1.03 short essay about Beowulf

For this assignment, you will use supporting evidence from Beowulf, Emerson’s “Heroism,” and your notes to answer one of these questions in an 8-10 sentence essay:

Would Emerson consider Beowulf a hero? Look at his description of heroism in the excerpts you’ve read to determine your answer. Use the Option A Writing Organizer to collect your thoughts before writing.

Or
What characteristics from Emerson’s “Heroism” are most necessary for defeating a monster like Grendel? Use theOption B Writing Organizer to collect your thoughts before writing.
You can revisit previous lessons or use these links to reference the excerpts you’ve previously read:

Excerpt 1: Grendel
Excerpt 2: Beowulf
Excerpt 3: Grendel Arrives
Excerpt 4: The Battle Begins
Excerpt 5: Conclusion of the Battle
Excerpt 6: Emerson’s “Heroism”
Be sure to use summarizing, paraphrasing, and properly punctuated direct quotations to support your ideas.

Your essay will be evaluated using the Concept Synthesis: Exploring the Hero rubric

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Emerson would consider Beowulf a hero because Beowulf exhibits qualities of heroism. These qualities of heroism shown by Beowulf include; bravery, courage, loyalty, in-human strength and self-confidence (Emerson, 2012). A sign of confidence is demonstrated by Beowulf when he says,

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