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    based on classic novels. The epic poem Beowulf goes very much into the importance of the Christian overtones whereas the film version attempts to omit the religious atmosphere with other possibilities of events. The movie version of Beowulf adds certain aspects to the story‚ such as the creation of Beowulf’s son‚ and the suicide of Hrothgar‚ while also omitting the emphasis of religion that is omnipresent in the text version. In the cinematic version of Beowulf‚ the dragon is revealed to be Beowulf’s

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    were honor‚ courage‚ loyalty and fame. The Anglo-saxon people even displayed their virtues in their writing of Epics. As an example‚ in “Beowulf” it tells of the courage of a single warrior and how he showed honor‚ loyalty and gained fame throughout his endeavor to save not only a neighboring Lord’s kingdom but as well as his own kingdom later on in life. Beowulf exemplifies the honor of a warrior more than once. However‚ the most evident example is when he is going into battle Grendel and He says

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    person sees another person or character. In Beowulf‚ by an unknown author is a story about a character name Beowulf and monster‚ Grendel‚ who fought a bloody battle against each other. The story sets in where Grendel constantly attacks the men in Herot and take their bodies to be eaten. Throughout the story‚ Beowulf has a lot of courage and that is what keeps him motivated. To begin with‚ as Beowulf arrived with his fourteen men‚ they were questioned by Hrothgar men. Beowulf introduces himself with

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    2013 Until the Dragon Comes The unknown bard who wrote Beowulf sang of heroes‚ calling his hearers to the heroic life‚ but holding out no false hopes. All must go down in defeat at last: Wyrd will have its way. And though no man can win his final battle with metaphysical death itself‚ Beowulf shows the people how to transcend the human condition by the willing battle with our own worst fears. Personified in three monstrous enemies‚ Beowulf faces physical‚ moral‚ and metaphysical Evil. Grendel‚

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    leaves his name with one title‚ an Epic hero. Beowulf shows many of the characteristics of an Epic hero‚ by showing courage‚ and inhuman-like skill. He battles and slays evil itself‚ and portrays good‚ in a human form. He travels to great lengths to protect his king and his people. Beowulf has a duty to save the kingdom. This poem begins with Grendel the symbol of all evil attacking the mead hall‚ killing and eating all of the kings thanes‚ Beowulf a brave warrior from Higlac’s kingdom‚ heard Grendel’s

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    Beowulf is a story that takes place in medieval Europe‚ the main part of the story is about a knight‚ Beowulf‚ that has to fight evil creatures such as a dragon. No one is exactly sure who wrote Beowulf‚ Paleographers believe from characteristics of the scribal hands that wrote the soul surviving text‚ that the manuscript was copied down in the late tenth century or early eleventh. This early copy of Beowulf is still around today. This single manuscript can be found in the British Library in London

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    ng Hrothgar and King Beowulf Summary: The ideal king in the Anglo-Saxon culture first gains power and wealth through successful wars‚ and then gains loyalty through friendships and generous gift giving. King Sheafson described in the first part of Beowulf exhibited courage‚ greatness‚ power and wealth - all attributes important to the popularity of kings.The ideal king in the Anglo-Saxon culture first gains power and wealth through successful wars‚ and then gains loyalty through friendships and

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    Annabelle Shumann Mr. Krause AP Literature 29 August 2013 How is religion and morals intertwined in Beowulf? In Beowulf‚ the poet uses religion to shape the morals and thoughts of the community on Beowulf and Grendel. The poet portrays a universal belief that there is a good and an evil‚ which originated from the Bible. Beowulf is considered a good‚ honorable hero‚ who comes from a distant land to help the Danes fight off an evil monster. Beowulf’s virtuous acts result in his

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    Calder Donajkowski Mrs. Patrick English IV – 5 18 September 2013 Beowulf In the epic poem of BeowulfBeowulf showed loyalty‚ bravery‚ and passion by killing Grendel‚ Grendel’s Mother‚ and the mighty Dragon. Beowulf showed many characteristics during his fights and how he acted towards his followers in his kingdom. He was the greatest Anglo-Saxon warrior. Beowulf showed bravery during each of his fights because no matter how severe the cost could come out to be he went out to slay any

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    case of the sea monsters‚ that Beowulf slayed in his swimming match with Breca‚ is their motivation the same as what fuels Grendel and his mother ’s hatred? This idea of evil could present a foreshadow of malice and scorn‚ both of which play parts in the poem‚ Beowulf. Racing through the waters‚ neck and neck are Beowulf and Breca. A hostile creature lies below awaiting a human appetizer. He roars and shoots out of the crest of the wave to make a snap at Beowulf. Beowulf turns and strikes at the hideous

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