How much control do the characters in Beowulf have over their fates?

In Beowulf, the characters are believed to have limited control over their fates as their lives are often shaped by fate and destiny. Despite their courage and actions, events in the story are often determined by preordained outcomes or divine intervention, such as the prophecy of Beowulf's fate or the influence of fate on Grendel. The characters can only do their best and hope for the best outcome, even if it is ultimately beyond their control.