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    Bravery In Beowulf

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    leads to consequences. In both passages the qualities of bravery leads to unnecessary risks. In Beowulf’s first of the three brawls‚ Beowulf is certain he is stronger than his terrible adversary‚ Grendel‚ without weapons and armor. “Of force in fight no feebler I count me‚ in grim war-deeds‚ than Grendel deems him. Not with the sword‚ then‚ to sleep of death his life will

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    Beowulf Literary Analysis

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    world only knew Grendel‚ a monster‚ to be the strongest in the world. Beowulf is in fact so strong that Line 146 states “...such weapons‚ unless his appearance and his beauty.” The Guard he came across was so admired by his muscles that he was actually stunned by Beowulf’s “beauty”. Line 307‚ Grendel is instantly seized by Beowulf upon trying to clutch him‚ an act that had never been accomplished before his arrival. Beowulf is incredibly strong to have seized Grendel‚ because he (Grendel) has snatched

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    battle brings them great success and their dynasty prospers for many years‚ however‚ Grendel‚ a God-cursed‚ monstrous demon comes to terrorize them due to bitter feelings and envy. He harasses their mead-hall for over a decade until Beowulf decides to intervene. Beowulf‚ a noble member of the Geat Dynasty‚ hears of Grendel’s torment and gathers an army to sail across the sea. Beowulf and his army plan on defeating Grendel and relieving the Danes

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    Individual Heroism

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    American Heroism from Superman Movies WU Qiong (China International Intellectech Corp.‚ Beijing‚ 100022 China) Abstract: Viewing the American heroism as an essential part for social development‚ this paper reveals how Superman movies explain the American heroism and how they impact the audiences. Among five Superman movies‚ Superman: The Movie is a remarkable terrific film with great story and acting. For the most important part‚ this movie introduces clearly about the American heroism. Superman

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    Beowulf King Qualities

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    king when he first met Grendel . Grendel with his great strength over

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    12). Cain was forced to become an outcast. Like Cain‚ Grendel was an outcast‚ along with his mother‚ and was filled with

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    in battles involving vengeance such as Beowulf’s battle with Grendel‚ Beowulf’s battle with Grendel’s Mother‚ Beowulf’s battle with the dragon‚ and in short stories that include battles and fiends between kingdoms and individuals. Beowulf’s battle with Grendel is seeking vengeance for the Danes and He after Grendel attacked Herot many nights in a row and caused havoc among the Danes. Beowulf heard about the attacks on Herot by Grendel and came to seeking vengeance for the Danes as well as glory and

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    Beowulf’s battle with Grendel is carried out by Beowulf sneaking up on Grendel when he is killing people in the meadhall. Beowulf struggles to kill Grendel in the beginning but eventually kills him by ripping his arm off. Beowulf is even able to boast to the Danesman that he did this without a weapon. Beowulf begins to prepare for rest from his victory and states‚ “I hold me no meaner in matters of prowess‚ in warlike achievements‚ than Grendel does himself; Hence I seek not with sword-edge

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    Texts Read: Add Summary Below Each Gilgamesh-Author Unknown Characters Gilgamesh- Fifth King of Uruk; arrogant and boastful Enkidu- Close friend to Gilgamesh; uncivilized wild man turned into civilized and sexual human Humbaba- demon who guards the forest; head is taken as a trophy by Gilgamesh and Enkidu Shamhat- Temple prostitute who seduces Enkidu Enlil- god of earth wind and air Ishtar- goddess of love and fertility. and war Ninsun- mother of Gilgamesh. goddess. wife of Lugulbanda

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    Beowulf takes place during the period of time in which the Anglo-Saxons began to convert from Paganism to Christianity. Due to this major change there is controversy on whether or not Beowulf himself identifies as a Pagan or Christian. However‚ Beowulf does express the beliefs of both. Unlike the Pagans‚ he expresses love for his people‚ but also demonstrates his capabilities of being a fierce warrior. Throughout the poem‚ he displays that both Paganism and Christianity influence his values such

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