Beowulf And Lysistrata Comparison
The Relevancy of Great Books in Today’s Society: Lysistrata and Beowulf
One characteristic that sets a Great Book apart from others is its ability to stand the test of time Aristophanes’s Lysistrata and the old English poem Beowulf have both managed to prove this to be true.
In Lysistrata, the main character channels the modern woman in many ways. Like the modern woman, Lysistrata exuded confidence, courage and leadership. Confidence, by having the audacity to organize a sex strike in a time when men ruled. Like a confident modern woman, she says, “Our country’s fortunes depend on us-it is with us to undo utterly the Peloponnesians.” Knowing the possible obstacles that lay ahead, she still pushed forward.
Courage when she single handedly brings woman from various regions together. Any of whom could have turned on her at any point. When one of the women suggests a retaliation by the men, Lysistrata boldly states, “I laugh at them. Neither threats nor flames shall force our …show more content…
Like a modern soldier, he defended against terrorists. Grendel, his mother and the fire-breathing dragon were like the Isis of his time. Killing innocent people out of pure hatred. Whether it was defending the Danish or the Geats, he fought, knowing the next fight would be his last. Selfless actions to ensure the safety of a people, even when facing death. Beowulf says this when he gracefully states at the end of his life, “I give thanks in the words of the Prince, the King of glory, the eternal Lord, for all the adornments which I behold here, that I have been able to win such for my people before my death-day.”
Though the relevancy of a Great Book is subjective, one cannot argue that fact that Lysistrata and Beowulf have not only stood the test of time but they are definitely relevant today. Whether it’s the soldier fighting the cold-hearted terrorist or the modern woman striking for equal pay in a male dominated work
One characteristic that sets a Great Book apart from others is its ability to stand the test of time Aristophanes’s Lysistrata and the old English poem Beowulf have both managed to prove this to be true.
In Lysistrata, the main character channels the modern woman in many ways. Like the modern woman, Lysistrata exuded confidence, courage and leadership. Confidence, by having the audacity to organize a sex strike in a time when men ruled. Like a confident modern woman, she says, “Our country’s fortunes depend on us-it is with us to undo utterly the Peloponnesians.” Knowing the possible obstacles that lay ahead, she still pushed forward.
Courage when she single handedly brings woman from various regions together. Any of whom could have turned on her at any point. When one of the women suggests a retaliation by the men, Lysistrata boldly states, “I laugh at them. Neither threats nor flames shall force our …show more content…
Like a modern soldier, he defended against terrorists. Grendel, his mother and the fire-breathing dragon were like the Isis of his time. Killing innocent people out of pure hatred. Whether it was defending the Danish or the Geats, he fought, knowing the next fight would be his last. Selfless actions to ensure the safety of a people, even when facing death. Beowulf says this when he gracefully states at the end of his life, “I give thanks in the words of the Prince, the King of glory, the eternal Lord, for all the adornments which I behold here, that I have been able to win such for my people before my death-day.”
Though the relevancy of a Great Book is subjective, one cannot argue that fact that Lysistrata and Beowulf have not only stood the test of time but they are definitely relevant today. Whether it’s the soldier fighting the cold-hearted terrorist or the modern woman striking for equal pay in a male dominated work