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    divine virility; the character Beowulf possesses all three of these character traits. Throughout the epic‚ the character Beowulf demonstrates courage by battling raging monsters and fire-breathing dragons in order to protect innocent civilians. Beowulf acquired honorability by battling in fairness‚ considering the villains fighting tactics before deciding upon his own. During the battle‚ Beowulf presents other-worldly strengths that no ordinary man could obtain. Beowulf does not retreat from

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    Beowulf Essay By: HJDECME Jaryn Elders Sept. 8‚ 2013 Beowulf writing assignment Sister Christa Marie Beowulf’s character begins with the elements of a true hero‚ but ends with actions based on pride resulting in death‚ and even though he intended to do good‚ he portrayed himself as being almost invincible. By telling people that he was better than everyone else‚ for instance‚ the story about the time that he and a swimmer competed against each other and Beowulf supposedly

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    The hero of all heroes‚ Beowulf‚ strong and courageous‚ is the prince of Geats. Once he makes a vow‚ he stands by his word‚ no matter what the cost‚ even if it takes his life. He is reluctant to back down from battle‚ just so he can be there for the people who are in great need to be saved from evil. He signifies the true heroic character because he is willing to risk his life for his ideals. Beowulf defeats three gruesome monsters‚ two of whom are descendants of Cain. Beowulf is able to show his characteristics

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    Plan Period 3 10-10-13 Title of Lesson Character Traits of Three Main Characters in Beowulf Grade Level SH Class 9-12 Measurable Objectives and Standards Student will be able to match character traits to the three main characters in Beowulf with 80% or more correct. CAPA Level V Standard 3.4 (ELA): Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration and dialogue. Resources and Materials A retelling of Beowulf in understandable English at a 1st -2nd grade

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    interesting part of Grendel’s description is that he is ale to wield magic and cast spells because during the battle he protects himself from iron blades. Grendel’s nature and his motivations for his evil deeds are crucial to understanding the character as a whole. I think there are two forces at work in causing Grendel to commit these acts of violence. The first is loneliness and resentment for being exiled to the swamplands. This is further

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    In the story of Beowulf‚ the main characterBeowulf‚ possesses great amounts of courage‚ valor‚ and bravery in which all of these are used to overcome great feats. Beowulf shows courage by talking on the monster Grendel with only his bare hands. “The monsters flight‚ fastened those claws in his fist till they cracked.” Reference to page 49‚ lines: 330-340‚ 360-380. He shows valor by putting himself forward to take on the monster and not backing down from a challenge. “Then he saw the mighty water

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    One convenience of using electronic sources is the ability—once you’ve selected the passages you wish to quote—to copy and paste quotations instead of having the retype them into your paper. Even before you begin drafting a paper‚ copying and pasting sections from your sources seems an easy way to take notes‚ so that you can look the material over later without surfing back to the website. This very convenience‚ however‚ also leads writers into danger. In the midst of researching and taking notes

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    Beowulf Essay Beowulf was the strongest and the most manly human to walk this green‚ beautiful earth. Beowulf was not afraid of anyone or anything‚ including the vicious beast‚ Grendel. He fears nothing and welcomes all who are willing to fight against him. Beowulf was there when he was needed‚ he always came to the rescue. Beowulf had officialdom and all of us men respected and honored him. He was certain of our strength and believed in us. He has done things that no one else has. Beowulf said

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    Similarly‚ Beowulf does all in his power to protect Hrothgar from Grendel‚ thereby subjecting himself and his men to danger. As Grendel enters Heorot‚ the narrator states‚ “Picturing the mayhem: before morning / [Grendel] would rip life from limb and devour them‚ / Feed on their flesh” (Beowulf 731-733). Grendel devours a man immediately after the narrator states the passage. Even though the battle itself proves less difficult than expected for Beowulf‚ he and his men faced incredible

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    By Gerard Chretien English:Vietnam Prof: Morgan Shulz 2002 Insight to Quiet American For those who haven’t read the book‚ its both an odd love story and a metaphor for American involvement in Vietnam. The hero‚ Fowler is a washed up‚ middle aged‚ English war correspondent‚ content with his opium pipe and his Vietnamese mistress‚ Phuong. His world is gradually disrupted by the arrival of an American covert operative named Pyle who is both a zealous ideologue and naïve optimists.

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