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Examples Of Archetype In Beowulf

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In the epic poem Beowulf, the archetype of the hero is shown when Beowulf uses strength, bravery, and loyalty to defeat evil. The Anglo – Saxon values these qualities. Since Beowulf was a great warrior, his name was well known for all his accomplishments. Beowulf wanted to be remember for what he did. Bewoulf wanted to be remember like his father was remember. Beowulf showed bravery when he had heard that king Hrothgar was in trouble and went to help the king immediately. Beowulf came to help the king on his own free will. He knew that he was going to be fighting a monster. So that made him brave because everyone else was scared of the monster Grendel. Grendel had taken over Herot for 12 long years, so this was bewoulf time to show his bravery and defeat him. Beowulf was the first …show more content…

He saved herot from Grendel and he did what he came to do which was saved the town. Loyalty is showed when bewoulf was fighting the dragon and his men had left him their fighting the dragon while they rain to safety. Beowulf and widfalg was the only ones left fighting the dragon. He had fought the dragon because a thief had stolen the golden cup. When wiglaf had return with the riches he had heard that Beowulf had passes away. Beowulf risked his life while fighting Grendel’s mother "Remember, Hrothgar, Oh knowing king, now when my danger is near, the warm words we uttered, and if your enemy should end my life then be, oh generous prince, forever the father and protector of all whom I leave behind me, here in your hands, my beloved comrades left with no leader, their leader dead." (8.450- 457) Beowulf says this before he goes in and tries to fight Grendel’s mother. Beowulf is showing loyalty to the king and to the society. Its important because everyone can count on him to do anything and he will do

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