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

"beowulf spake (his burnie did glisten,
his armor seamed over by the art of the craftsman):
"hail thou, hrothgar! i am higelac's kinsman
and vassal forsooth; many a wonder
i dared as a stripling."

Which line from the story of my life by helen keller is an example of a simile? during the whole trip i did not have one fit of temper, there were so many things to keep my mind and fingers busy. i was like that ship before my education began, only i was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbour was. one day, while i was playing with my new doll, miss sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap also, spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. child as i was, i at once felt the tenderness and sympathy which endeared dr. bell to so many hearts, as his wonderful achievements enlist their admiration.