Beowulf is an epic, a long, narrative poem that relates the adventures of the epic hero. Beowulf is the epic hero in this poem. An epic hero is a larger-than-life character that embodies the values and the traditions of his culture. Beowulf has all the qualities and traits that an epic hero possesses. <Tab/>Beowulf exhibits the traits of a larger-than-life character. He kills Grendel without the use of weapons. He …showed first 75 words of 355 total…

…showed last 75 words of 355 total…In the text, Beowulf says, "No man swims in the sea as I can, no strength is a match for mine." The warriors revered the boasting. Beowulf encompasses the traits of a true epic hero. He demonstrates his heroic qualities in the battles with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon. Beowulf is a larger-than-life character, he embodies the traditions of his culture, and he embodies the values of his culture. <Tab/>