Seafarer is the main hero in the Anglo-Saxon Ballad. the character has embraced a existence adrift. He begins by introducing the issues over mariners life, like the detachment, the unusual weather and the ferocious sea. not being able to deal with these difficulties he leaves and goes for new adventure. but before being able to finish the ballad instructs his pursuers and his of fleetingness of "natural life and the quality of the Lord's hand".
He is a troubadour, and is being pushed from his kingdom after the death of the Lord. consequence to him not being able to locate another master, the Wanderer travel the Earth feeling isolated and thinking of his previous life he is similar to the seafarer because he "ruminates on the short life of natural life and the energy of destiny".
