Question

Do you consider Beowulf to be a successful Christian hero? Why or why not? In other words, do you consider Beowulf to be Christ-like?

Answer 1

Beowulf is a considered to be a hero as he has superhero powers and he can fight against evil creatures. He is considered as Pagan hero as he is strong and with this kind of strength, he does not even need God. However, he is also considered as Christian hero and has Christ like character where he is willing to die if this is the choice made by the God. Also, he is more Christ like because he wants to play fair in his battle and believe the good always win over evil. He is more of a Christian hero, as he shows a lot of bravery while fighting the battle. He has Christ like characters and one of the main reasons why he is considered as Christian Hero is because of the self sacrifice. He sacrificed his own life to ensure killing the dragon and ensuring safety for the people.