Beowulf is about this strong hero who is summoned to defeat the main evil being known as grendel who has been terrorizing these people and their king for many many years. This piece of literature is by far one of the oldest and over the years there has been a lot of information that has been tossed around‚ forgotten or changed because the storyteller didn’t like it. Now over the many years the story has been passed there are many different ways to interpret what is said. Since Beowulf can be interpreted
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Beowulf is considered an epic hero for all his battles in his book “Beowulf”. Beowulf was known for many battles‚ but I the book he was in three epic battles. Some of his battles include killing five sea monsters‚ Grendel‚ and his own son. He also was known to have fought and killed Grendel’s mother‚ even though he didn’t. He also became the king of Herot. Him being an epic hero is why he was laid in the tower‚ that the Geats had built him‚ with all the treasures from Grendel’s mothers lair. The
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death’s cold grip” (Norton‚ lines 174-175). He knows that God has already created an ending to this battle with Grendel‚ and he is lavished with peace. He shows true Christian character‚ bravery‚ and faith in the manner in which he fights his battles. Beowulf exhibits Christ-like behavior through his good heart and charity. Beowulf understands the Danes oppression by the evil monster Grendel; just as Christ knew of the oppression of the Jewish people. Both set out to free and save their people from
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monsters; the battle with Grendel and his devastating attacks to Heorot kingdom; the evil that lurks in Grendel ’s mother‚ the ruthless cunning and provocation are the arms of a devil with a thirst for revenge for the death of his son‚ and the defeat of the dragon in a last effort. Beowulf as the bee-wolf hero‚ murderer and rending of beasts and monsters. The poem recounts the arrival of Beowulf to Denmark to help with his 14 men warriors to defeat to the ogre Grendel. The poem describes the adventures
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receives lof from his people. Beowulf shows his lof‚ or fame and pride‚ by showing his cultural heroism by fighting Grendel‚ Grendel’s mother‚ and the dragon. Beowulf is a cultural hero because of his ability to fight against the odds of his opponents. He uses his strength in the battle against Grendel. Beowulf even says that when it comes to fighting him‚ he says is as dangerous as Grendel is. Beowulf said‚ "No weapons‚ therefore‚ for either this night: unarmed
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a good bit of differences. Some similarities are they both have the same characters‚ Beowulf cuts off Grendel’s arm‚ the people celebrate the death of Grendel with drinking‚ they hang Grendel’s arm for all to see‚ and Beowulf kills both Grendel and his mother. The differences deal with Grendel’s father‚ Beowulf’s father‚ where Beowulf fights Grendel‚ how the outcome of the plot ends‚ and the dragon. The similarities may not over weigh the differences but are still extremely important in comparing
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Beowulf. Beowulf saved the danes from the demon Grendel and for that Beowulf is a hero. Beowulf has a lot of herioc qualities such as courage‚ bravery‚ and itelligence. Beowolf is all of these characterics and more. In this poem it really shows what it takes to be a true heroic figure. In order to be a herioc leader or figure it takes alot of herioc quilites like courage‚ bravery‚ and itelligence. Beowuld had a lot of courage in order to deffet Grendel the demon. Beowuld couldn’t of done
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Beowulf The epic hero has been part of human societies since the beginning of time. In the story of Beowulf‚ the main character continuously demonstrates the characteristics of an epic hero‚ and was able to prove the theme that good conquers evil. Grendel was big in size‚ and had the strength of many. But he was not brave at all‚ he used his strength for evil and to destroy. Beowulf is an epic hero for many reasons. Three of Beowulf’s most epic characteristics are strength‚ honor‚ and the ability to
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hears about Grendel‚ and as a hero‚ he goes to the palace to kill Grendel and save the people. "At last that Grendel can be killed" (31‚342). Beowulf is determined to kill Grendel‚ and show that he is the greatest hero. "When we crossed the sea‚ I already knew that all my purpose was this: to win the good will of your people or die in battle‚ pressed in Grendel’s fierce grip" (31‚364). And he does kill Grendel‚ proving his words‚ his courage‚ and his strength. After Beowulf kills Grendel‚ Grendel’s
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a monster Grendel that has invaded his mead hall. The mead hall is the gathering place of the Danes where they sing and feast‚ yet Grendel occupies it nightly devouring any Dane who enters. For twelve years Grendel prevents anybody from entering the mead hall causing Hrothgar to be miserable. From across the sea the Geats hear of the Danes terrible problem with Grendel and rush Beowulf and a group of his men to aid the Danes. The men arrive and immediately prepare to take on Grendel at night. They
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