ould do his job. Thus, no man could defeat evil without the help of God. Many of Beowulf's statements are true to what Jesus said and felt. One other way Beowulf is linked to Christ is through the way the people act towards him and speak of him. When Hrothgar hears that Beowulf has come to help him, he says that God "Has sent him as a sign of His grace, a mark/ Of His favor, to help us defeat Grendel/ And end that terror" (382-384). Therefore, Beowulf was like a savior to Hrothgar. Years later, Beowulf was faced with a dragon living in his own kingdom. However, Wiglaf says "Too few of his warriors rememered/ To come, when our lord faced death, alone" (2882-2883). None of Beowulf's followers defended him just as none of Jesus' followers defended him when he faced death. Lastly, after Beowulf dies, "twelve of the bravest Geatts/ Rode their horses around the tower," (3170), mourning Beowulf, "Crying that no better king had ever/ Lived, no prince so mild, no man/ So open to his people, so deserving of praise." (3180-3182). Just as these twelve men did, the apostles preached about Jesus after his death. Therefore, the people's actions and opinons of Beowulf are very similar to people's actions and opinions of Jesus. Throughout the poem, there are many similarities between Beowulf and Jesus. These similarities are revealed through the actions and comments of the people, and the events. However, the latter is the most clear in making a connection between the two characters. ...
