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    Beowulf motivation (What are Beowulf Motivation?) Did Beowulf have any motivation when he went on his journeys? Now they say the author is unknown but in the book it’s translated by Burton Rafeel. Now whoever made this story made it epic and shows a tale. Now this tale is not like regular tales because it has a hero in it and an epic journey with epic enemies but it’s also a sad ending for the hero. Now I like this story and in this story Beowulf had a motivation throw this entire story. I say

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    Heroes are valued in Beowulf’s society. “Beowulf‚ my friend‚ your fame has gone far and wide‚ you are known everywhere.” (Lines 1703-1705) The son of Halfdane‚ Hrothgar‚ said this to Beowulf after he had slain Grendel’s mother‚ freeing his lands of the treacherous demons. “I risked my life often when I was young. Now I am old‚ but as king of the people I shall pursue this fight for the glory of winning…” Beowulf said this as he prepared to face the gruesome dragon terrorizing

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    Another one of Christian beliefs that is defined in Beowulf‚ is the representative of Paganism. The paganism components talks about in Beowulf‚ fist talks about Grendel’s portrayal. Grendel is described in these lines: “Till the monster stirred‚ that demon‚ that fiend‚ Grendel‚ who haunted the moors‚ the wild Marshes‚ and made his home in a hell” (l. 16-18). All the way through the poem the devilish monster Grendel‚ that has hate towards Herot Hall and the meeting of his men partying. In line for

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    The Death of a Legend’s Fame Fulfilling his life to not riches but fame. Sadly he outlived his legendary fame and with his old age was caught up by his boasting in his last fight against his mighty foe. In the epic of Beowulf‚ the legendary hero goes through the trials and tribulations he gets into because his lustful desire for fame. His boasting soon gets him into trouble where he soon realizes his pride will be the death of him. In the beginning of his journeys he was already held to a high status

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    Diddy (Cornwall): [to Lil Kim (Goneril)] Post speedily to my lord your husband. Show him this letter. The army of Death Row Records (France) is landed. Seek out the traitor Tupac (Gloucester). [Some Servants exit] Biggie (Regan): Hang him instantly. Lil Kim: Pluck out his eyes. Diddy: Leave him to my displeasure. Suge Knight (Edmund)‚ keep you our sister company. The revenges we are bound to take upon your traitorous father are not fit for your beholding. Advise the duke where you are going

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    The theme of Beowulf had the good vs.evil theme to the story when the monster is Grendel is the monster and his mother also a threat to herot and Beowulf is the hero to solve the problems of Grendel is making. Beowulf is the hero in the story and Grendel is the villain. Beowulf is the faced with many trials throughout the story with unferth and the Grendel. The importance of the theme of good and evil is an important part of the story or in this case an epic poem. The hero is facing a

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    Connor M. Graham Ms. Nassi 13OCT2015 6th Period The theme of Beowulf that I believe corresponds to me in the eyes of others the most is integrity and honor. As an aspiring student driven to attend the United States Naval Academy‚ the Honor Concept holds more weight to me than most. Beowulf is a hero because he embodies and exemplifies the traits and morals the society saw as powerful and valuable. Beowulf defeats Grendel not because his vanity seeks glory‚ but because his pride seeks the glory

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    Grendel‚ Humorous but serious Grendel was a great book because of the multiple themes that it discusses throughout the entire story. It starts out as a humorous story having that "fight" with the goat which gives off a lighthearted vibe for the readers. Then as the story continues you start to notice the book getting more and more serious. It starts talking alot about God and thats a major theme for this book. Grendel is a complex "baby monster" trying to figure out and find his way according to

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    tangible thing such as food or money‚ or intangible things such as power or pride. Throughout the British epic poem Beowulf‚ there are many killings and deaths. Grendel (a gigantic‚ troll-like ogre) kills Danish thanes‚ Beowulf comes to the rescue and kills Grendel and his mother. Also Beowulf kills a dragon and gets killed by the dragon. The most important theme of the great epic poem Beowulf is ’death.’ By the death of the enemy‚ characters in the poem earn pride and dignity. The poem is about a hero

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    Beowulf: Traditions and Customs A huge theme in the story of Beowulf involves the traditions and customs of the people because characters are repeatedly asked to tell about themselves‚ always rewarded for sacrificing for the greater good‚ and constantly showing loyalty to their king or leader. When traveling to another land‚ the traveler is asked to state his name‚ family‚ home‚and purpose. If something is done for the good of the king and the people‚ those warriors are rewarded with praise‚ treasures

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