e distress,(1553-1554). This would be reason enough for someone to retreat from battle, but not Beowulf. His courage was unaffected by this, and he staggered on. The only one brave enough to follow behind their courageous king was Wiglaf. With his help Beowulf was able to defeat dragon. After this long battle Beowulf lay dead like the dragon but he achieved his goal. In this process he sacrificed his life which is the most ultimate sign of courage. This epic poem was written about a hero named Beowulf. This man showed the true abilities that are of a hero. He faces death in several situations and he is not fearful in any. He knows no meaning of fear. He goes into a situation believing in himself, no matter the who the opponent is, that he will seize the day. The courageous manor he portrays is a sign of a genuine hero . He never turned his back because he was courageous and knew that what he was fighting for was right. He shows at the end that no matter the cost, or the opponent, he is courageous enough to risk his life for the greater; which is why he is the most celebrated hero of Anglo-Saxon times....
