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    Philosophical Readings of The Stranger Example 1 Existentialism in The Stranger[pic] Existentialism is characterized by the idea that the essence of an individual and the meaning of one’s life are both derived from the choices one makes. With this understanding‚ Albert Camus wrote a novel with a character that was figuratively dead. His novel‚ The Stranger‚ benefits from a reading through an existential lens because existentialism provides a solution to the absurdist problem Camus exemplifies

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    attitude of Fowles’ characters as we know that Charles is intrigued by this woman; intrigued by qualities which would otherwise be considered taboo in her context. The novel’s intended context is around the same time that arguments on existentialism were put forward. These entail that […]

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    “I am Beowulf‚ son of Ecgtheow. I am Beowulf‚ not afraid of you. I am Beowulf‚ come to kill you!” Grendel raises his arm trying to attack Beowulf but Beowulf grabs his arm so tight Grendel has never felt this before. Beowulf then tears off Grendel’s arm. Grendel screams in pain. I think this book would be a good book for people because Beowulf has weaknesses and strengths. He is a fighter but a good person inside. He doesn’t get forced to do things‚ he does them because he wants to help his people

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    Beowulf to keep his reputation‚ and the generosity that was shown by Hrothgar and Wealhtheow. Loyalty is a major theme throughout Beowulf and is first seen when Beowulf comes to the assistance of the Scyldings. Beowulf has heard of a great monster‚ Grendel‚ who has been killing Hrothgar ’s people. As Beowulf and his men reach the land of Hrothgar‚ they are greeted by a man who ’s job it is to watch for danger to the Danish shore. Beowulf says‚ "So tell us if what we have heard is true about this threat

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    In this story Beowulf plays the role of a hero. He goes through three distinct journeys in which he acts brave‚ strong‚ and independent. Beowulf distinctly follows steps five‚ seven‚ and eight through eleven in the Hero’s Journey. However‚ he does much more than follow a simple outline. Beowulf defines strength in his actions and courage in his heart. The first major step that is evident in Beowulf is step five‚ crossing the first threshold. This step typically includes the hero stepping into

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    battles Grendel. Grendel is “a demon grim” who has terrorized king Hrothgars kingdom for 12 years. When Beowulf hears of Hrothgars troubles he sails to the land of the Danes to help. Beowulf shows his courage by choosing to fight Grendal with his hands only. Beowulf said “ With hand grip only I’ll grapple with Grendel/ foe against foe I’ll fight to the death” (lines 342-343) This was courageous of Beowulf because he puts his life on the line. As a result of the fight Beowulf tears Grendels arm off

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    monster Grendel‚ who is truly an evil entity. Only an epic hero with strength‚ courage and confidence is able to defeat this mighty foe. This hero’s name is Beowulf. He displays all of these throughout the epic. Beowulf’s first epic hero trait is confidence. Beowulf displays confidence when he talked to Unferth in the great hall Heorot. Beowulf said‚ “…but he will find me different. I will show him how Geats shape to kill/ in the heat of battle” (601-603). Here Beowulf says that Grendel would not

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    as the “father of existentialism‚” Kierkegaard’s works emphasize mankind’s despair. In his book The Sickness Unto Death‚ published in 1849‚ Kierkegaard attempts to show how one is lost without God‚ and how one’s separation from God leads to sin or despair. Though Kierkegaard did incorporate the notions of God and sin into his works‚ his philosophy is still existential and influenced later existentialists‚ such as Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre‚ who were atheists. Existentialism emphasizes mankind’s

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    There‚ the king and his warriors have gathered to celebrate his successful reign. "But the jubilant noise from Heorot angers Grendel‚ a horrible demon who lives in the swamplands of Hrothgar’s kingdom. Grendel terrorizes the Danes every night‚ killing them and defeating their efforts to fight back. The Danes suffer many years of fear‚ danger‚ and death at the hands of Grendel." As soon as Beowulf‚ a young prince of the Geats of southern Sweden‚ hears word of all that is happening in Heorot‚ he sails

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    inflict evil on men‚ raise moral challenges that question the traditional Anglo-Saxon cultural values. Additionally‚ Grendel frequent visits of destruction to the mead-hall is derived from jealousy. The story alludes Grendel origin to the story of Cain from the old testament that was condemned for murdering his brother to roam the earth for no purpose as an outsider. For Grendel being an outcast is unbearable‚ it manifests in him a vengeful urge to destroy the mead-hall that symbolizes comfort as

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