Beowulf, the Tragic Hero

Beowulf, the Tragic Hero In the large poem Beowulf the protagonist, Beowulf, portrays a tragic hero in a variety of ways. Although Beowulf was not a perfect being, he embraces many a(prenominal) characteristics of a tragic hero. Beowulfs ego trust him into many difficult situations. For example the disputes he fought against Grendel, Grendels Mother, and the dragon. Other then his enormous ego along with his cockiness that put him into bad situations, he also embraced the characteristics of a great leader that many looked up to.In many parts of the poem Beowulf performs many courageous tasks that no one else would even try, making him one that should be idolized. To start off, Beowulf plans off his battle with Grendel. In the very beginning Beowulf tells his mess and Hrothgar that he indirect requests to battle and obliterate Grendel with his births hands. This part shows his over confident ego because he thinks he is so mighty and strong. While Grendel made his way to atta ck Herot, Beowulf delusive that he was asleep just as Grendel would see.As it says in lines (739-746) Grendel snatched at the starting Geat (Line745) He then stepped to another(prenominal) still body, clutched at Beowulf with his claws. Beowulf suddenly leaned up against Grendels arm attempting to get back at him. Grendel was very trepid and at that very moment he didnt even want to kill, he wanted to get external. Grendel struggled until he was rationalise, but he ran free with show up his arm. Beowulf ego once again ties into this because he claims that it was fate that he got away and was not his fault. On the other hand, Beowulf went out of his way to protect Hrothgar and his community when no one else would stand up.The second instance where Beowulf finds himself in another situation is when Grendels Mother demands to avenge the death of her son. She then decides to kill one of Hrothgars men, who so happens to be Esher, his dearest advisor. After finding out that he had b een killed, Hrothgar had summoned Beowulf asking for help once more. Beowulf agrees and battles her at her wretched home. In this confrontation Beowulf decides yet once again to be on his own and defeat the nasty old hag. With one slash of his sword he gets rid of her and is repeatedly praised for his courageous actions. As mentioned reviously, Beowulf always put people before himself, which embraced his characteristics of a tragic hero. Last but not least, Beowulf battles the dragon. It began with a slave that had stolen a golden cup from the dragons lair. For the lowest time, Beowulfs over confident ego ties into it one final time. We hold out at this point in time, that Beowulf is at an old age and is graceful weak. Therefore, he insists to weight-lift the dragon by himself. Beowulfs decision to fight alone is a reoccurring action, if you can not tell. Ultimately the dragon begins to measure Beowulf his haughty attitude does not comply with his initial strength.At this momen t in time, it leads to Beowulfs downfall with his final attempt at battle. As he dies he finds the strength to slay the dragon hoping to save his people, one concluding time. With the death of Beowulf he achieves the fame he has always longed for. Beowulfs courageous and gallant actions along with his tragic death prove that he is a sure hero. The events of this epic poem conclude that even heroes too are refreshing to tragedies. Although Beowulf was not perfect, he without a doubt portrayed the definition of a tragic hero.