Jeremy Kazmierczyk Mrs. Philips Brit Lit/Comp 19 September 2017 The Cultural Values of the Anglo-Saxons A large part of any culture are the values and ideals that it has. The values of a culture can usually be found in its literature. Anglo-Saxon literature shows the values of that time in that culture. The Anglo-Saxons valued bravery‚ loyalty‚ and justice or fairness‚ and it is evident in their literature. The Anglo-Saxons valued bravery. In the story of Beowulf‚ Beowulf is viewed as
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book‚ Beowulf: A New Telling‚ is set in the medieval era in the land of the Danes. To summarize the story‚ the good king Hrothgar has a great hall called Hall Heorot built for him. Hall Heorot get’s continuously terrorized by the infamous monster Grendel. A
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can this lead to his death? Beowulf tells all these great stories of what he had done. A warrior who feeds for more battling and wants to travel to help Hrothgar (King of Danes) with the fierce monster Grendel. He wants to take on the challenge as a warrior and tells the king he will defeat Grendel. The great Beowulf tells great tails to the people about how he conquer lands and defeated so many monsters
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the Shielding (663)‚ friend of the people (427-428)‚ Helmet of Shielding (456)‚ The King of Glory (665) and Divine Lord(685). The terrible monster Grendel an evil being known as the captain of evil (749)‚ powerful demon (86)‚ the shadow stalker‚ monster. Grendel’s Mother is an evil character who encourages the atrocities committed by his son Grendel and Wiglaf‚ Beowulf’s nephew known as man of worth‚ Shield warrior‚ Prince of the Scylfing‚ is finally the King
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a murderous monster‚ Grendel. Grendel is a horrible creature that has been slaying the soldiers of Hrothgar in the land of the Danes to bring fear to the people‚ the kingdom‚ and Hrothgar. When Beowulf arrives‚ Hrothgar and the people of his land are hopeless‚ for nothing or no one had been able to kill Grendel. But Beowulf‚ a brave‚ courageous‚ and confident warrior‚ is almost excited to fight Grendel and kill him just for the reward. Once Beowulf slays Grendel‚ there
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tradition as well as Christian themes and Pagan beliefs. The Beowulf panel shows the traits of an epic hero. Beowulf’s picture demonstrates a warrior taking action to kill Grendel. By incorporating certain colors such as red‚ black‚ and blue it helps describe how dark and horrible this specific time was for these people and Beowulf. “Grendel filled nights with horror” helped put the red and black skies in too perspective
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who showed these characteristics the most was Beowulf himself. Being charismatic is a great way to show leadership‚ and Beowulf showed this throughout the poem. He is absolutely fearless and supremely confident in his own abilities.(Loughman) Grendel had the
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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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