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    Beowulf Essay

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    Wade Wells Shawn Swain English 12 20 March 2012 Beowulf: An epic poem Beowulf is the first and best example of Anglo-Saxon or English literature to withstand the test of time. The epic poem of Beowulf was thought to have been written by a Northumbrian monk between the eighth and eleventh century. The genre of the epic poem was originally passed on solely through the oral tradition. Serving as a basis for poetic meter‚ alliteration is used to help enhance the oral presentation of an epic

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    Heroism In Beowulf

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    The Epic‚ Beowulf‚ depicts a typical Anglo-Saxon hero; strong intelligent and courageous‚ who defeats terrific monsters. While some heroic principles remain the same‚ over the last few thousand years‚ the definition of a hero has changed. Now‚ a hero is selfless‚ respectful‚ and helps others regardless of if they’ll get something out of it. In today’s eyes‚ Beowulf seems to be more self-righteous and self-oriented than a typical hero. He seeks only for fame‚ and to be remembered‚ through the defeat

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    Themes in Beowulf

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    From the beginning of Beowulf we are able to understand and see the central themes and points that are being focused on. From the assigned readings of Beowulf and after finishing the entire piece I found it stuck with its major theme in which we are given from the prologue of the story. From the start of the story we are able to identify with Scyld Scefing and his role as king and leader. Power plays a major role and theme throughout the entire story which allows the story to flow well and keep the

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    Religion and Beowulf

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    Elements of Christianity in Beowulf Religion plays an important part in the story of Beowulf. Throughout the story you can find many Christian elements. The first element is‚ that man survives only through the protection of God. Second element is that all earthly gifts flow from God. The last element is that the proper bearing of man is to be humble and unselfish. An example of the element that man survives only though the protection of God is shown when Beowulf states “The fight would have

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    The first line in the poem‚ “Lying in dug-outs‚ joking idly‚ wearily;” I immediately questioned if this poem was even about the war. When I think about war I don’t think of laughter and joking‚ I think about sadness and heartache. As I continued to read I realized that the poem was about how photographs gave the men an escape from war. “Watching the candle guttering in the draught”‚ meaning they watched the candle flame flutter in the cool air. They watched the flame every night as they looked at

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    Essay On Beowulf

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    Epics exhibit qualities that make them distinct when compared to other genres of literature. Beowulf exhibits characteristics that allows the piece of literature to remain an epic of great proportions. The poem exhibits the epic characteristics of supernatural force‚ superhuman courage‚ and the hero is a figure of great national importance. Beowulf meets the requirements for an epic poem through the exhibition of supernatural force. In the poem‚ the power of God is sometimes present; meaning

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    Evil In Beowulf

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    Beowulf. The epic poem Beowulf is a memorable because opens to the Anglo-Saxon literature. It is a synthesis between to the Greek‚ Latin‚ Germanic and Christian Literature. Beowulf is an imaginative poem that realizes a deep human drama as the fleeting of existence. The hero Beowulf is a king and Danish warrior‚ also known as “The Geat” (Line 639)‚Prince of Goodness (676)‚ Weather-Geat (697)‚ The hero‚ and Kinsman. Hrothgar‚ King of Heorot have a variety of alternative in the work‚ as Lord of the

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    Epic Of Beowulf

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    Epic Poetry of Beowulf Although it is often viewed as the model Anglo-Saxon literary work and as a foundation of modern literature‚ Beowulf has an odd history that complicates both its historical and its recognized place in English literature. By the time the story of Beowulf was composed by an unknown Anglo-Saxon poet (in around 700 a.d.) much of its material had been in movement in the oral native for many years. Many elements of Beowulf date back to the period of the migration of the Anglo-Saxons

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    Religion in Beowulf

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    in Beowulf Throughout the story of Beowulf‚ the concept of religion plays a significant role. The Christianity ideology views state that man can survive and do great things through the protection of God. A strong desire of pride is also represented in the form of a hero in Beowulf‚ which in a sense goes against Christian morals. This clash with Christian morals in Beowulf was in the context of pride vs. humility and selfishness vs. sacrifice. In the book‚ Hrothgar first explained to Beowulf that

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    Leading Lines

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    Leading lines are present in the drawing as the drawing of the road is the first part of the drawing that catches the audience’s eyes due to it being smooth. It is smooth as contour lines aren’t present there‚ therefore the smooth surface contrasts against the rest of the parts of the drawing in the foreground and middle ground. Then through the long road‚ the audience’s eyes are directed towards the trees‚ then towards what appears to be a body of water. Then the leading line continues to the buildings

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