Medieval romance novels have several characteristics including a near-perfect hero, supernatural elements, such as magic, an evil enemy, good V.S evil, a quest, damsels in distress, and a test of the hero. I will be focusing on an evil enemy and a near-perfect enemy for this analysis essay. A few classic examples of medieval romance are Beowulf, King Arthur and a main focus on Sir Gawain and the Green knight.…
Devils have invaded the once serene human kingdoms and now is dependent upon you, as the Brave Knight, to put an end to this fiendishness by going through dim woodlands and swarmed towns so as to annihilation them! Watch out for the malice invaded manors, unpleasant manager anticipates you!…
Feelings of foreboding flooded his senses as the hair on the back of his neck stood out. Someone had listened to his conversation, and was residing in the shadows of his room. How had he not sensed this before? “Whoever is here, step forward. Do so quickly or face my wrath.” A tall, muscular man stepped forward. A knight, he surmised, wearing jade colored armor with a coat of arms on his chest plate that he did not recognize, figures of two fighting dragons adorned his gauntlets, and in his hands, he threateningly…
In the Epic Beowulf, composed in the 8th century, the reader follows the protagonist, Beowulf, on a series of adventures to defeat three key monsters. This old English poem uses a series of motifs to help develop its themes, known as dichotomies. Dichotomies, defined as “opposites on the same spectrum,” range from good and evil to young and old, light and dark to Christianity and paganism. All these dichotomies are represented clearly in the text; however the concept of Heroes and Villains can be pulled in many different directions. Although Beowulf is always the hero, it is questionable as to if his three opponents are simply “villains.”…
Along with its fantasy world, Game of Thrones series have consistently depicted real life themes and characters. Ultimately, Game of Thrones can be claimed as a series based on real world drama illustrated in a fantasy world. In the present world, “we all have knowledge, love/hate, scheming politics, sex, isolation.” (Game of Thrones - Interview with George R.R. Martin). Similarly, Game of Thrones’ storylines revolves around these themes, in order to generate a world similar to ours. For instance, the title of the show Game of Thrones, can be regarded as a metaphor of devious politician. It is reasonably straightforward that this “show is a perfect metaphor for scorched-earth style of politics in a deeply divided red state/blue state America.”…
Hero. That word has become so broad and widely used that it seems undefinable. People say that their heroes are sports stars, celebrities, or fictional characters. None of those are real heroes. Heroes are brave people who are motivated to help others, not just anybody in the spotlight.…
There is a child who dreams of being a knight. A boy who aspires to become a king. A juvenile that plays with swords and shields.…
The worst and most feared monsters of the fen are coming for the people, and only one hero can stop them. The epic story Beowulf was originally written in Old English over one thousand years ago, and, since then, has been interpreted into many different versions. Throughout the story, the hero Beowulf defeats many feared enemies and is honored by people for his actions. In his homeland, he later becomes the king and defeats the Firedrake as his final deed to his people. In the novel Beowulf: A New Telling, Robert Nye introduces a version of Beowulf, a courageous and clever hero.…
Heroes are the game changers in society, who create the misfortune and accomplishment through their efforts. Throughout time, heroes have been represented in a variety of different ways. The Canterbury Tales and the Odyssey both portray their heroes far different than the other. In addition, heroes from the fifteenth century may be considered villains in today’s society. In conclusion, heroes are viewed in different ways because of perspective, the time period, and their self morals.…
Villains and heroes are the fabric of human culture. These sides of good and evil are seen in books, films, and everywhere in-between. For example, an iconic figure in American pop culture is the superhero, Superman. On the other side, villains such as Lizzie Borden, and the narrator from The Tell-Tale Heart allude to humanities dark side. The significance of villains and heroes are they encompass society’s hopes and fears. The rise of a hero represents a possible bright future, but an evil villain entails our dark past and possible dark future. The important characteristics of villains are that they spread fear and cause harm, meanwhile heroes are saviors who put others above themselves, have attributes we wish we had and that is why heroes…
Legends are stories that are not always true but stem from some truth. Their conflicts and solutions may not be placed in the same context every time, but their ambiguous messages cause them to be revered as classics throughout the ages. Although Arthur’s tale has not been proven factual, real or not real, it still contains universal truths that can apply to many facets of modern day life. Through the author’s use of setting, the point is significantly furthered in the text provided.…
In the epic poem, “Beowulf”, the fate of nations rest on the shoulders of one man and the forces opposed to all that is good are defeated. In this Old English epic, the character of Beowulf is immortalized as an iconic hero in literature. He is known for the killing of the evil monster Grendel, descendant of Cain, and his revengeful mother. Later in his life, with his age increasing and strength failing him, he manages to kill a dragon who threatens a nation, and finds an heir to his throne, the only warrior brave enough to stay and face the beast alongside his king. Beowulf demonstrates many traits of the “Epic Hero” such as boasting about heroic and brave deeds but also accomplishes such arduous feats as defeating monsters of great size and evil force from threatening kingdoms and killing the innocent public. In addition, Beowulf exercises exemplary leadership from youth to his second phase of life as King of the Geats.…
The topic of evil is discussed in multiple ways within the stories of Beowulf, Paradise Lost, Lord of the Flies, and “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”. These writers’ opinions on evil vary. Evil is portrayed in many different ways. Is evil a choice that is made by an individual? Or is it merely a concept that humans have no control over? Although these writers may disagree on who will be defeated in the battle between good and evil and whether evil lives within every man, they agree on the concept that evil always brings negative consequences.…
Should we admire heroes but not celebrities ? Arthur Ashe in Worth Repeating once said , " Heroes have the urge to serve others at whatever cost . So these people can easily acquire respect . Celebrities are other group of people who can be easily known by people . Many people believe celebrities are not as good as heroes , because there are so many different kinds of celebrities and some of them are known for their bad behaviors . In my opinion , those notorious people are not real celebrities . People should admire both heroes and celebrities . The action of Nicholas James Vujicic who has a strong will is a good example that demonstrates that celebrities also deserve to gain admiration . Vujicic is famous motivation speaker who was born with…
A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on his fellow man.[3]…