Beowulf Monologue Essay

Imagine the following scene. After block one, you scream “Miserable me.” as you extinguish the flames of a fried brain. Hesitant steps, hardy mind map, humiliating pep talk is the hallowed ritual of a “classic” teen before they enter another class. However, you know in between class you are going to face obstacles and reemerge as Beowulf, freshly ripped out of that cave, triumphed with grappling extremely serious personal challenges. “What cave?”, you might ask. You know, the dreadful intersection right in front of the library. The one made up of lost freshmen, dramatic sophomores, tired juniors, and the coffee-induced seniors. Yes! That one. As you buckle up for the road of trials, you try to look like the undisturbed, pretty flower. But only you know that you are an annoyed serpent underneath, wishing you could hiss at those bumping into you. After much slithering and ducking to see the light or a human hand at the other side, you find your way through a labyrinth. The journey as you cross the crowd transformed you. Now, you are resistant to any odor, any germs, or anything outright disgusting …show more content…
And it's not revenge. Like a good human being, you will conjure up an image of them being punished as if they were in Dante’s Inferno. Mentally welcome those who annoy you with a warm greeting: “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.” Just like the faulty Hypocrites dressed in lead lavish robes, those annoying people must also pay for their sins in hell. Maybe the adults might think this is an inappropriate mindset for a 16 year old, but at least Dante would be your best friend. He will applaud you for your sense of just. Afterall, he did believe a punishment must be fit for the severity of a crime. You are now most likely satisfied with the image of others suffering, but I warn you to control your anger. You really don't want to end up in the Fifth Circle with the Wrathful. Wait till you read it — it might just shatter your puny