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    society survive‚ because the world depicted in Beowulf is a ruthless and dangerous one. The warriors must be prepared for battle at all times. Only in the mead-hall is there any respite from the dangers of the world outside. This is why the coming of Grendel is so traumatic for the Danes. They are being attacked in their own sanctuary. Beowulf is the greatest of the heroes depicted in the poem not only because he has the greatest prowess in battle. He also perfectly fulfills his social obligations.

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    The Importance of Beowulf in Modern America By Jennifer Carley Modern culture and literature include many stories of great heroes and fictional adventures. Many people grow up reading about these great adventures and looking up to the heroes of the stories. Heroes are great roll models because they are portrayed as courageous and trustworthy individuals‚ two very admirable qualities. Despite numerous cultural and technological advancements‚ life in modern America continues to bear resemblance to

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    the aid of many who need him‚ one of his first encounters was with the demon Grendel. After fighting Grendel Beowulf then killed his mother after she retaliated. Years after these two fights Beowulf would then‚ at the age of 50‚ kill a dragon that was terrorising his citizens. Beowulf would secede in doing this but in doing so he would die as well. The first battle that Beowulf fought was against the demonic beast Grendel. In this fight he helped out the Dans out of desire for renown and honor. He

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    different story. Beowulf is more of an epic hero in the text‚ rather than the film‚ because although he is boastful and arrogant‚ he is brave‚ he is loyal‚ and he is selfless. In the text Beowulf shows his bravery in everything he does. Before fighting Grendel Beowulf removed his sword and said he would use no form of protection. By going to battle a monster with no weapons‚ Beowulf shows a great amount of courage. He does this because he believes that using weapons would be an unfair disadvantage which

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    A wise king stood in front of his soldiers reminiscing about the past. Many years had passed since his most glorious triumphs‚ yet he remembered them like they were in the present. Had it really been fifty years since he had slain the demon Grendel and his mother? Only fifty years ago had Beowulf become a household name. People shuttered in awe at his presence. His story was known throughout the land. So many years have passed‚ yet he recalled the scenes like he was still there. Night had fallen

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    The vicious monster‚ Grendel‚ crouched down rubbing his grimy hands together‚ his yellow eyes gleaming‚ plotting his next attack on the innocent citizens of Heorot. What is his motivation? Is it instinct? Blood thirst? In the 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

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    In the story of Beowulf‚ there is a monster named Grendel‚ who ravages king Hrothgar and the town of Herot. Beowulf isn’t your typical villain. He isn’t brash and is almost unknown. His identity remains a mystery throughout the story‚ and he uses slyness to elude detection by performing his grueling tasks at night. This villain has striking similarities to that of the recent terrorists attacks. The following quote shows how Grendel’s attack correlates with that of the terrorists. “He found them sprawled

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    the inhabitants. The story of Beowulf is about a hero that comes to save the day. He does so by killing the danes evil monster grendel.that terrorized the danes.Beowulf and his men prepared and waited for Grendel.when grendel arrived Beowulf engaged in hand to hand combat with grendel. Beowulf then tore off Grendel’s arm(ch.14). Grendel’s mother then tried to avenge her son but Beowulf and his warriors were waiting for her(ch.19). Beowulf the tracked down grendel’s mother. While beowulf was fighting

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    to fight Grendel as it terrorizes Hrothgar’s men. Later on Grendel’s mother and a dragon that savagely attacks his kingdom. Leading up to the attack on Grendel Beowulf boasts about his victories and boldly states that he will kill Grendel. Beowulf’s skills are often found in heroic characters‚ such as supernatural abilities‚ knowledge‚ and mythical weaponry. Beowulf engages in conflict with Grendel‚ yet like no other man he fights with no armor or weapons. Beowulf states that “Grendel is no braver

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    Ambition is a difficult trait to pin down because it is so humanly‚ we all have dreams and strive to be something in life. On the one hand‚ we want praise ambition‚ yet on the other we want to warn against it. Literature especially‚ take a big role on the approach of the theme Ambition. You see many characters in stories putting fourth efforts to fulfill their wishes and who push themselves past what is thought to be capable. This is evident in the actions of the epic hero Beowulf who strives for

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