zing physical strength. He fought in numerous battles and returned victorious from all but his last. Beowulf is also strong enough to kill the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years, with his bare hands by ripping off Grendel's arm. When Beowulf is fighting Grendel's mother, who is seeking revenge on her son's death, he is able to slay her by slashing the monster's neck with a giant's sword that can only be lifted by a person as strong as Beowulf. When he chops off her head, he carries it from the ocean with ease, but it takes four men to lift and carry it back to Herot mead-hall. This strength is a key trait of Beowulf's heroism.Then again, the Knight was one who was a favorite of Chaucers because he was always described in the most positive of ways. He fought for what was right and did not stop until everything was good. He would be described as one of Chaucers most liked characters, bold and fearless.Nonetheless, another heroic trait of Beowulf is his ability to put his peoples welfare before his own. Beowulf risks his own life for the Danes, asking help from no one. He realizes the dangers but fears nothing for his own life. After Beowulf had served his people as king for fifty years, he goes to battle one last time to fight a horrible dragon that is frightening all of his people. Beowulf is old and tired but he defeats the dragon in order to protect his people. Even in death he wished to secure safety for his people. Beowulf was not afraid to die. Even with the enormous amount of confidence Beowulf possesses, he understands that fate will work its magic no matter what and he could be killed at any point in his life. He faces that reality by showing no fear and preparing for a positive or a fatal outcome.Beowulf and the Knight are prime example of heros. Their bravery and strength surpass all mortal men. The loyalty and the ability to think of themselves last, make them admired by all. They set noble ex...
