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Overall, Beowulf began as a brave, strong-hearted, powerful hero. Although as the story progressed Beowulf's true motives began to shine through (specifically after the battle with Grendel's mom); He only cared about fame. Becoming more narcissistic than he was at the start of his journey, weakened him in a sense. Thus, during his battle withthe dragon his overconfidence lead him into battle when he was not prepared to battle the fire-breather. In the end, Beowful's ego is what really killed him.
Beowulf's Ending/Death
Fearful: "Edgetho's/ Famous son stared at death,/ unwilling to leave this world, to exchange it/ for a dwelling in some distant place- a journey/ Into darkness that all men must make, as death/ Ends their few brief hours on earth" (681). When Beowulf realized he wasn't as grea as he once believed and that his time was coming to an end, he feared the end, and was unwilling to leave this world.
Battle with the Dragon
Still hungry for fame but also overconfident: "I've never known fear as a youth I fought/ In endless battles. I am old now,/ But I will fight again, seek fame still,/ if the dragon in his tower dares/ To face me" (607). Before Beowulf goes to battle the dragon, the reader can see once again he still only cares about fame. The reader can also see he is overconfident.
Battle with Grendel's Mother
Hungry for fame: "Of being worn to war it would earn no glory;/ It was the last time anyone would wear it. But Beowulf/ Longed only for fame, leaped back/ Into battle" (484). During the battle with Grendel's mother, the reader can clearly see his motives; All Beowulf cares for is fame.
Battle with Grendel
Strong: "And defeat, the tears torn out of Grendel's/ Taut throat, hell's captive caught in the arms/Of him who of all men on earth/ Was the strongest" (310). Beowulf took a hold of Grendel's claw, and did not let go until he ripped his claw off; Grendel knew after that he was the strongest of all humans.
Beowulf's Beginning
Brave: "And that having came to him from over the open/ Sea you have come bravely and are welcome" (129). Beowulf traveled across the sea after hearing of Grendel to come battle this 'monster from hell'.
Sean Allen