Beowulf
Beowulf's pride is not recognized as a fault until it takes him into battles that he cannot win unscathed. He is proud of his lineage, accomplishments, and victories, as demonstrated in The Coming of Beowulf, "My people have said, the wisest, most knowing And best of them, that my duty was to go to the Danes' Great king. They have seen my strength for themselves, Have watched me rise from the darkness of war, Dripping with my enemies' blood. I drove Five great giants into chains chased All of that race from earth. I swam in the blackness of night, hunting monsters out of the ocean, and killing them one By one," and he is not afraid to fight the deadly monsters he is faced with (244-253). Throughout the epic Beowulf, it seems his pride leads him to greatness because the reader believes that he is and invincible. However, in his final battle, after refusing to back down from the murderous dragon, he takes a great deal of damage and is left to die with only the loyal Wiglaf by his side.
Quotes
"No one else could do What I mean to, here, no man but me Could hope to defeat this monster. No one could try. And this dragon's treasure, his gold And everything hidden in that tower, will be mine..."
This quote is a clear example of Beowulf's pride and shows that he is confident and unwilling to back down from this fight. He wants the glory and riches and will not submit to let someone else claim them.
This quote is a clear example of Beowulf's pride and shows that he is confident and unwilling to back down from this fight. He wants the glory and riches and will not submit to let someone else claim them.
Author Unknown
The epic of Beowulf had been passed down orally for generations, dating back to between the 8th and 11th centuries. Thus, the true author is unknown.