Question

In a response of two to three sentences, explain how these lines contribute to Beowulf's characterization as a hero.

"To all the earlmen after evenlight's glimmer
'Neath heaven's bright hues hath hidden its glory.
This my earls then urged me, the most excellent of them,
Carles very clever, to come and assist thee,
Folk-leader Hrothgar; fully they knew of
The strength of my body."

Answer 1

At the end it speaks of his great strength, an attribute of most heroes. It also speaks of all the people who know of his strength giving rise to the idea that he is well know, another attribute of most heroes.