fight and kill‚ he wasn’t randomly chosen. During the epic poem‚ Beowulf goes to fight Grendel for the people of the town. Beowulf shows he wanted to fight when he said‚ “Might think less of me if I let my sword go where my feet were afraid to‚ if I hid behind some broad linden shield: my hands alone shall fight for me‚ struggle for life against the monster(Line 170-174)”. Beowulf had the choice to fight Grendel‚ and because he made that decision he had to fight Grendel’s mother. This has
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"Are ’heroes’ more likely to have military background or be normal citizens?" I personally believe that heroes are more likely to have a military background than normal citizens. I think this because both Beowulf and Autrey had training in the military. By having this training they can analyse stressful and tense situations faster than people who haven’t dealt with the type of events military groups have. In the story of Autrey rescuing Hollopeter on the subway tracks‚ Autrey said‚ "I had to make
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others cannot‚ what others will not even against the odd. If it is the desire of your heart and blessed by morality. Beowulf is a brave man and thanes. He can do it for glory‚ gold‚ woman‚ and popularity. The bravery he show in battling the demons‚ Grendel and his dragon son‚ is peculiar. Thus‚ helping the people of Herot is just owe of what happen in the past. The world is full
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murder‚ and drama. The author‚ however‚ is unknown. In the story the main characters are Beowulf‚ Grendel‚ Grendel’s mother‚ and the dragon. Beowulf is defined as an epic hero by possessing the traits of being a strong and responsible leader‚ being on a quest‚ and by risking his own death for glory. Beowulf is a strong and responsible leader for several reasons. First‚ when he fights Grendel‚ he puts the innocent people he is defending above his own life. Then‚ he fights Grendel’s mother as
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hero he is. Fighting Grendel is a perfect example of this because his overpowering strength turned out to
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In the classic epic Beowulf we follow the great hero from his time as a young boy to his final moments as King of the Geats. During this many traits of various characters are revealed to us‚ none however as in depth as what is revealed about the titular figure of Beowulf. This is done through a jumble of Pagan and Christian values that are being bounced between throughout the text. Many of his ‘softer’ virtues such as forgiveness‚ generosity and commitment‚ seem to stem primarily from the Christian
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each centers around Beowulf fight with a particular monster: first Grendel‚ then Grendel’s Mother‚ and last the Dragon. Each monster presents a specific moral challenge. Beowulfs fight with Grendel brings to mind the importance of character as a means of expanding one’s survival past death. Beowulfs battle with Grendels mother was all about retaliation. Just as Beowulf wanted revenge at Grendel for killing Hrothgar’s men. So Grendel mother thought she could get rid of her sorrow by slaying her son’s
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victorious and are able to highlight his God-like characteristics. The three devilish monstrosities he engages in battle are Grendel‚ Grendel’s mother‚ and the dragon. Therefore‚ the story “Beowulf” contains significant amounts of allusion to the Old Testament and the New Testament because of the contrasting characteristics of Beowulf‚ Grendel‚
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Beowulf: Traditions and Customs A huge theme in the story of Beowulf involves the traditions and customs of the people because characters are repeatedly asked to tell about themselves‚ always rewarded for sacrificing for the greater good‚ and constantly showing loyalty to their king or leader. When traveling to another land‚ the traveler is asked to state his name‚ family‚ home‚and purpose. If something is done for the good of the king and the people‚ those warriors are rewarded with praise‚ treasures
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shows bravery in many situations. One way bravery is shown is when Beowulf fights Grendel without any armour. “ Find Quote” This quote shows Beowulf’s bravery because Beowulf was willing to fight a monster that everyone was afraid to fight by himself. Next in order‚ Beowulf shows bravery again when he’s fighting Grendel. “ Quote Here”. I chose this quote because many were killed by Grendel ‚ but Beowulf still fought Grendel to protect his army. Lastly‚ Beowulf displays bravery when he crosses the ocean
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