How does Beowulf speech in lines 246-255 show about how he defines his identity?

Honor, battle skills and bravery were all part of the warrior culture. Beowulf arrived in army gear with his men, and immediately gave the impression he was a capable warrior. He stressed the importance of obtaining honor and presented his hero credentials. He had won battles and slain monsters. He also expressed a desire to fight Grendel barehanded since the monster did not use weapons, another sign of Beowulf's sense of honor.