Beowulf is the epic story of a young hero who battles the monster Grendel and his mother. Beowulf, a prince of the Geats, the son of Ecgtheow who voyages to Heorot, the hall of Hrothgar, king of the Geats and the great grandson of the hero . There at Heorot, Beowulf destroys the monster Grendal, who for twelve years has haunted the hall by night and slain all he found therein. When Grendal’s mother, in …showed first 75 words of 692 total…

…showed last 75 words of 692 total…people, I shall still seek battle, perform a deed of fame, if the evil-doer will come to me out of the earth-hall." (Norton, 59.) Beowulf's successor is Wiglaf. Wiglaf is the young warrior who sticks by Beowulf's side while he fights with the dragon. Wiglaf is very similar to Beowulf in that he is also courageous and is humble. He is very courageous and shows his courage when he tries to help Beowulf attack the dragon.