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 hero. The best characterization of Beowulf would be that he is deserving
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STILL SEPARATE STILL UNEQUAL The newest CPS leadership frames the district’s current inequities as an inevitable result of demographic trends. Their fraudulent attempts to absolve corporate reform of any culpability in our separate and unequal school system are an extension of the resistance that enforcement of desegregation faced in the decades after Brown v Board. The constitutional principles of Brown were narrowly intended to eliminate de jure segregation‚ segregation that was approved and
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Beowulf is one of the greatest surviving epic poems. It was composed by Germanic people more than twelve hundred years ago. Although it is written in Old English‚ it deals with the Scandinavian forebears of the Anglo-Saxons‚ the Danes and the Geats. This epic poem concerns itself with Christianity‚ internal and external evils‚ and the warriors defeating monsters. The first passage of this story basically describes the building of Heorot. Hrothgar‚ decides to build a Valhalla-type of sanctuary
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many of the boys have contradictory ideas on what life should be like on the island. Their difference in opinions leads to troubles and hardship among the boys and is the main cause of their problems. The question is‚ is this novel still relevant today? Should we still teach it in classrooms? Or is it outdated and irrelevant? I believe this book will always be relevant and that we should continue to teach it to children.
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If Scout and Jem’s mother happened to still be alive‚ just about everything would be different with their family. Their family would not need Calpurnia to look after Jem and Scout‚ cook‚ or clean. Scout would not need her Aunt Alexandra there to be the feminine role model and they wouldn’t have her looking over her shoulder every time they were around her. Then Atticus would not have to constantly worry about what the kids are doing and if they are getting into mischief. Finally‚ Scout would not
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in Beowulf Throughout the story of Beowulf‚ the concept of religion plays a significant role. The Christianity ideology views state that man can survive and do great things through the protection of God. A strong desire of pride is also represented in the form of a hero in Beowulf‚ which in a sense goes against Christian morals. This clash with Christian morals in Beowulf was in the context of pride vs. humility and selfishness vs. sacrifice. In the book‚ Hrothgar first explained to Beowulf that
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READING GUIDE: BEOWULF “At the dawn of English literature stands Beowulf.” Background (pages 38-39) • The action takes place in ___________-century _____________________. • The poem is written in ____________ English. • The poem contains ______ mortal battles: 1) 2) 3) • Beowulf belongs to the oral tradition‚ carried on by traveling minstrels called ________________. • The poem was finally recorded in
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The movie entitled Beowulf gave me a mixed emotions of angry‚ shock‚ amaze‚ happiness and realization that things happen now is already happen ever since and I don’t know how I survived with those emotions I felt for almost or more two hours I guest. Actually at the beginning of the movie‚ I was shock of how they celebrated‚ though I know at that time people celebrate like there is no tomorrow‚ sing and laugh out loud‚ and drink liquor like a water except for the things man and women do that hard
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The poem Beowulf‚ believed to be written between 650 and 800 by a group of monks‚ contains several complex characters that have sparked discussions throughout the years. Scholars still continue to ponder over the unanswered questions about characters‚ such as whether Grendel is monster or human‚ whether Grendel is evil or not‚ and what the monsters in Beowulf signify. Other important‚ though less accepted questions include whether Beowulf is really a hero‚ or is in actuality a monster‚ and what
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Women in Beowulf The role of women in society has been fluctuating for as long as society has existed. From homemakers‚ to manual laborers‚ to writers and actors‚ nowadays it seems women can do it all. But it was not always like that. J.R.R. Tolkien‚ who was an Old English scholar and whose work was greatly influence by it‚ asks one of his heroines what she fears most. Éowyn replies‚ “A cage. To stay behind bars‚ until use and old age accept them‚ and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond
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