Question

In a response of two to three sentences, explain how these lines contribute to Beowulf's characterization as a hero. \"To all the earlmen after evenlight's glimmer. 'Neath heaven's bright hues hath hidden its glory. This my earls then urged me, the most excellent of them,. Carles very clever, to come and assist thee,. Folk-leader Hrothgar; fully they knew of. The strength of my body.\"

Answer 1

In the ending, it expresses his great strength which is a distinction for most heroes. On the other hand, it supports the idea that he’s a well-known person because of all the people who knows his true strength, which is also a distinction that most heroes possess.

Answer 2

It clearly state the its power and strength that could compare to a heroes standard value and also it implies that his greatness is famous among every people around him and could tell how great he was what makes him one of those idols that they think so.