Fighting monsters is super cool and very worthy of admiration. Beowulf is the character that perfectly fits this mold. This character is the epitome of heroism of the Anglo-saxon code. His many characteristics are never called out, because to his people in geatland he is honestly the most manly person that they can follow. Within the story of Beowulf there can be three obviously distinctions within the stories seen by the fights. The three battles of Beowulf shows his motivations through the Anglo-saxon code.
The first motivation is shown when he goes to Daneland to fight the monster Grendel because it was his duty to his people. “I have always done my duty, I am ready to die.” Zachary Taylor. These final words of a president perfectly show