Emerson would consider Beowulf a hero because he has the same qualities as Emerson does and flaws just like Emerson does. Beowulf is a great man and has great potential heroism. So characteristics would consist of courage and integrity. Even though Beowulf has qualities of a villain like theft, burgrally, and many more but Emerson looks beyond that and sees Beowulf as a kind hearted man. Emerson would consider Beowulf a hero because he declares that he can single handily fight an infinite army of enemies. Also Emerson would consider Beowulf a hero because Beowulf was considered a hero because of the achievements that he has made. He was able to conquer monsters that are larger than him. He was able to conquer Grendel the dragon without using
