Motivation, by dictionary definition, is "the act or instance of motivating, or providing a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what his motivation was for leaving her. job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, incitement, cause, impulse. (Dictionary.com) My definition of motivation and everyone else's is a little different, we see motivation as a goal to do something that requires a lot of work, sweat and tears, something that is difficult but which needs to be done regardless. What. Well, I firmly believe that Beowulf has the same definition as me and others. He is a strong guy, very strong and uses his strength and integrity to kill three evil monsters, Grendel, Grendel's Dam and a dragon. The three motivations are reason, honor and finally integrity. “Beowulf goes to Heorot because he wants to test his skills and courage against the monster and show Grendel how powerful the Geats are.” (Enotes) Of course Beowulf, a great strong warrior, is afraid to fight this monster, I mean who wouldn't be. He goes for a reason, to show he knows he's powerful...