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... Like the common day superman, Beowulf has ordinary human characteristics, as well as superhuman powers. Like the Anglo-Saxons of Beowulfs time, the only difference between him and the rest of the Anglo-Saxons is that he possesses extreme amounts of physical power. ...
Beowulf had many characteristics which helped him to succeed in battle. ... Beowulfs strength could not be seen as a disadvantage, while the results of his strength could.
Beowulfs strength allowed him dominance in battle, but it also made him
cocky. ... Beowulfs strength
and spirit of adventure had also led him to glory in many battles, including
that with Grendel. ... Beowulfs spirit of adventure
gained him a lot of glory, however, it could have gotten him into trouble, if he
were to have taken an adventure too far. ... This is a sign of Beowulfs self assurance.
Approximate Word count = 673
Approximate Pages = 2.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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