Is Beowulf selfish in his hunger for fame? Perhaps but at the time, the greatest glory anyone could achieve was to become famous and known through the ages. Many warriors were taught to believe this such as the Spartans, Samurais and Vikings. Not only fame in victory but death as well and they went into battle prepared to die for their cause. The desire to be noticed or famous has not diminished today, many people still yearn to be recognized and exalted for a deed or ability.
I would say that he is not selfish in his desire to be famous. If anything its his goal in life and achieving a goal is not a bad thing in anyway. The way you do it may be but Beowulf has fought for what is right and has been very generous. Doesn't sound too selfish to me, he has put his life on the line for others and he deserves that fame and respect.
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