Beowulf

In the epic poem Beowulf it can be seen as a social commentary dealing with man’s struggle to carve civilization out of a hostile, alien environment. In my own eyes Hrothgar and his crew might not have been as civilized if Grendel wasn’t around, there would be no one to bring them together.

Beowulf is a great hero, separated by his acts of strength and courage. He was willing to risk his life for the life of the his community. At the beginning of when Beowulf first came in the Heorot Hall he wasn’t accepted. People didn’t think that they needed this outsider to come and resolve their problems. Until Hrothgar showed his people that he accepted and trusted Beowulf. To show his people he gave the hero a variety of gifts and treasures. So know that Hrothgar approved everyone started to like Beowulf and became grateful for the duties he was willing to do.

People were fearing Beowulf because they had no knowledge of this hero. Not knowing anything at all bout him inc...