What are some examples of Beowulf being a good hero in Beowulf?

Isn't every hero a good hero?  That being the case, I
think, here are a few ways Beowulf is a hero:

1. He
   is self-less.  Beowulf crosses the waters to go help someone he's never met and has no
   real connection to but is in need.  It's simple--he knows he can
   help, so he does.


2. He is brave.  When
   he faces all three monsters in this epic, he does so
   fearlessly.


3. He is honorable.  He takes on Grendel without
   any weapons because that's how Grendel fights.  Hard to believe he feels a sense of
   honor even when fighting a monster that has no remorse about killing himans on a regular
   basis. But he does.


4. He is quick to give others honor. 
   Despite his rather, shall we say, strong sense of his own accomplishments, Beowulf still
   honors others.  He mourns for the soldier he lost, he honors Hygelac with some of the
   treasure he received from Hrothgar, and he is even gracious to the man who insulted him,
   Unferth.

This should get you started.  Think of
all the heroic figures in real life, in TV and movies, as well as the classic comic book
heroes such as Superman; then make a list of all their positive traits.  Bet you'll find
even more heroic characteristics for Beowulf.  Happy searching!