How does this contribute to Beowulf's characterization as a hero?

"The liege-kinsman worthy

Of Higelac minded his speech of the evening,

Stood he up straight and stoutly did seize him.

His fingers crackled; the giant was outward,

The earl stepped farther."

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Butterball

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10 January, 22:44

How does this contribute to Beowulf's characterization as a hero?

"The liege-kinsman worthy

Of Higelac minded his speech of the evening,

Stood he up straight and stoutly did seize him.

His fingers crackled; the giant was outward,

The earl stepped farther."

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Beckham Little · Answer 1

This contributes to beowulfs characterization as a hero, because "The liege" mind his speech and they are kinsman worthy of Higelac, which would lead me to believe they have the up most respect for Beowulf.

How does this contribute to Beowulf's characterization as a hero?"The liege-kinsman worthyOf Higelac minded his speech of the evening,Stood he up straight and stoutly did seize him.His fingers crackled; the giant was outward,The earl stepped farther."

How does this contribute to Beowulf's characterization as a hero?

"The liege-kinsman worthy

Of Higelac minded his speech of the evening,

Stood he up straight and stoutly did seize him.

His fingers crackled; the giant was outward,

The earl stepped farther."