Beowulf A Critical View
Beowulf truly is a story split in two then thrice split again. Each episode or chapter of Beowulf’s life is a very different story. ... Externally from the beginning Beowulf is there to be honorable, and strong, he does not quiver and never flinches from the tasks set before him. Internally however Beowulf is given to struggle with how to defeat each opponent, and how to keep his followers alive. ... Confidence is the key, and this is something that Beowulf has in vast quantities. From the first battle we can easily draw that Beowulf comes to fight for honor, to fill his pride, and to prove his strength. “Beowulf of the Geats, spoke some words of boasting ere he lay down on his bed: “I do not count myself less in war-strength, in battle-deeds, then Grendel does himself wherefore I will not slay him, spoil him of life by sword, although I might.