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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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    Hrothgar’s people against the monster Grendel and his mother and help his own people from the fire dragon that was destroying their villages but his pride got in the way and he wound up dying when he did not have to die. Beowulf was a great warrior and a true hero‚ however his pride got the best of him‚ and a great king‚ that was trying to help his people had to die. In the beginning of the poem Hrothgar and his people were attacked by this monster named Grendel. There was no one around could defeat

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    Topic: Explain the meaning of ‘’Kill me! Kill me! You know why you can’t kill me‚ my friend/’Cause I died many‚ many years ago when I was young’ in Beowulf as well as themes of loyalty‚ reputation and envy. Many of the characters in Beowulf are‚ like in most epics‚ defined by their status. But‚ in addition to status‚ the Anglo-Saxon culture also adds an element of honor. To the Anglo-Saxons‚ a character’s importance‚ as well

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    the Geats and comes to help the ruler‚ Hrothgar the ruler of the Danes‚ when they are being attacked by a demon named Grendel because he was was mad they were worshiping God. He needed to repay Hrothgar for helping his father Edgetho out of some trouble years before so this was this was the perfect opportunity. As well as when a fire-breathing

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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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    Beowulf As An Epic Hero

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    people and he went to kill it‚ attempting to kill it by himself (_). Beowulf is a fearless warrior and believes he can defeat anything by himself. As an epic hero‚ Beowulf is smarter than everyone else. Beowulf knew that weapons would not work on Grendel so he fought without one (_). Beowulf‚ although‚ does have a weakness that causes his demise. As he grows older he becomes arrogant and too proud‚ thinking he can fight all by himself (_). This later leads to his downfall. This is a weakness

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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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    Violence In Beowulf

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    themselves and others. Violence is an innate characteristic of human nature because we use it as a defense mechanism without thinking of the consequences. Violence in Beowulf is portrayed as a glorified act that even heroes have to use. When evil Grendel decides to haunt Hrothgar’s men and keeps killing them‚ Beowulf the protagonist is forced to take action. He has to save the men from being attacked

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    Though Captain America has enemies and beasts to fight‚ none of them are completely outcasted in the society. Grendel‚ in Beowulf has been shunned from the people of Heorot. This shows characteristics of an Archetypal reading. Whereas‚ the beasts in Captain America do not show qualities that fit the “outcast” of Archetypal readings. Another diversity both stories

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