Beowulf was one of the first forms of english literature. The poem we read was told by Anglo Saxons. Beowulf is a Hero that seeks the adrenaline of fight evil monsters. Beowulf the movie and Beowulf the poem have different themes‚ but they similarities inside of the themes.In the Beowulf movie and poem‚ there are similarities and differences in behavior of women‚ theme‚ and Beowulf and his behavior. The first example of similarities and differences in the poem and the movie is Beowulf and his behavior
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Bei Amber Shields August 24‚ 2012 Period #1 Brit Lit Beowulf Research Paper Good Vs. Evil Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon epic poem. The poem was written in England but it is set in the Scandinavian country. The time period is between the 5th and 6th centuries‚ but was written between the 8th and 11th centuries. Beowulf is noted to be the most famous of epic poems‚ especially in the Anglo-Saxon works of literature. All things in the world boil down to being either of the
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someone wrote it down in a document now called the Nowell Codex. The epic tale is centered on Beowulf and his actions in an adventure to repay a debt owed by his father to Hrothgar‚ a Danish king. A gargantuan monster that is terrorizing Hrothgar’s mead hall is Beowulf’s target and Beowulf sails across the sea to aid his father’s friend. Doesn’t he already sound like a hero? Well that’s because he is. Beowulf is a hero in every sense of the word. From his moral code to his actions‚ and beliefs this
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Beowulf is faced with is against Grendel. Grendel decides to attack because he is jealous and hates the joy and happiness he hears from the mead-hall; he decides to attack out of jealousy and annoyance. Beowulf decides to fight Grendel to not only gain glory for himself and to create himself a good reputation‚ but also to serve as assistance to the people of Herot. At the time of this battle‚ Beowulf was youthful and proud; he bragged on how he would be able to defeat Grendel and save the people.
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kill her by slashing her neck with a giant’s sword that can only be lifted by a person as strong as Beowulf. When Beowulf chops off her head‚ he carries it from the ocean with ease‚ but it takes four men to lift the head and carry it back to Herot mead-hall. This physical strength is a key trait to Beowulf’s heroism‚ but also depicts his character as flat‚ everything is predictable. The second heroic trait of Beowulf is his ability to put his peoples welfare before his own. Beowulf is sent as
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What exactly is an epic hero? An epic hero exhibits the attributes esteemed by the society that shaped him. Beowulf exemplifies the traits of the perfect hero. By analyzing and studying Beowulf‚ you can learn much about these Germanic people that created Beowulf and discover which traits they admired. Beowulf also perfectly embodies the manners and values imposed by the Germanic heroic code‚ including faithfulness‚ courtesy‚ and honor. His defeat of Grendel and Grendel’s mother verifies his reputation
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Many works of literature often leave multiple interpretations. In this case‚ the epic poem Beowulf would be an example of a literary work that has left various interpretations for the readers. In Burton Raffel’s translation of the poem‚ the final line states Beowulf as “deserving of praise”. However‚ in other translations‚ the final line states Beowulf as desiring of praise. Although these are two differing characterizations of Beowulf‚ they also reveal the aspects and interpretations of the title
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and the Danes from the monster | |b. |prevent Grendel from invading the land of the Geats | |c. |keep Herot from being destroyed | |d. |carry off the treasure in Grendel’s lair | ____
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writhing A. DIRECTIONS: For each underlined word‚ substitute a word or phrase with the same meaning. Write it in the blank following the sentence. 1. Only a hero of Beowulf’s strength could hope to lift the massive sword in Grendel’s battle hall. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. The third monster‚ most loathsome of all‚ had eight eyes on stalks and was covered with lime. ______________________________________________________________________________
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people or die in battle‚ pressed/ In Grendel’s fierce grip. Let me live in greatness/ And courage‚ or here in this hall welcome/ My death!" (632-638). Another prime example of Beowulf’s courage is demonstrated shortly before he murders Grendel when he says‚ "Grendel is no braver‚ no stronger/Than I am! I could kill him with my sword" (677- 678). Grendel has killed countless soldiers in Herot for years‚ but Beowulf claims that not only can he kill him‚ but also he can do it without any weapons or armor
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