Question

Would Emerson consider Beowulf a hero? Look at his description of heroism in the excerpts you’ve read to determine your answer. Write it in an 8-10 sentence essay.

Answer 1

To Emerson, Beowulf was considered a hero because of the achievements that he has made. He was able to conquer monsters that are larger than him. He was able to conquer Grendel the dragon without using any weapons. However, the downside of his heroic deed, Beowulf likes to brag about his achievements.