Wisdom and bravery is nothing when you have a benevolent personality. And Beowulf did, he had a great since of kindness! For instance, in the story there is Unferth, the bad guy, which nobody else likes (Beowulf probably doesn't like him either, but is still nice to him.) is talking to Beowulf . Beowulf said," These apples are good would you like one?" He asked Unferth. as you can see this is a very kind act. Beowulf cared about Unferth just like he cared about his men when he jumped into the pool going after She. Beowulf said, "Wait here for me for two days and two nights ... do not risk your lives in coming to look for me." Beowulf cared about his men more then himself. So that was a strong piece of benevolent. That demonstrated putting others above yourself. In this example of benevolence he is putting himself below others again. Beowulf said, " I do not want the crown when anyone else has the better right to wear it." Beowulf shows so many signs of kindness, but these are only a few. Benevolent person and leader.