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Beowulf completes his Danish mission

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I can describe events in the second half of Chapter 5 and I can discuss how Beowulf fulfils the role of a hero.

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Having defeated Grendel's mother, Beowulf returns to Heorot a hero. Beowulf wants to return home to Geatland; King Hrothgar sadly lets him go, rewarding him once more. Heroes are common in mythology and epic poetry and they have certain typical attributes. These attributes might include courage, determination, physical strength, compassion and leadership. Beowulf has demonstrated these attributes throughout his time in Denmark.

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