Poetry contains various tones to captivate the readers in a dynamic way. Didactic poetry deals with the instructive tone of a character giving instructions. Didactic poetry contains acumen on characters’ relationships with others, characters and their attitudes, and Beowulf as a whole. Didactic poetry provides insight on the character giving instructions and the characters receiving them. In Beowulf, Beowulf says “Hrothgar, … if your enemy should end my life then be… forever the father and protector of all whom I leave behind me… And you, Unferth, let my famous old sword stay in your hands” (Line452) because he is about to fight Grendel, the monster. Therefore, he gives instructions to Hrothgar and Unferth on what to do in the unfortunate
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For example, Wiglaf says, “We must go to him… help our glorious King” (Line 760) because the men Wiglaf addresses dedicated their lives to fighting for and with the King, yet they don’t seize the moment when its necessary. Beowulf struggles to defeat the dragon; therefore, Wiglaf instructs the comrades to fight. Readers realize Beowulf becomes wounded, the men are too afraid to fight, and Wiglaf assumes the leadership position. Didactic tones provide acumen on the various characters’ heart and character. A didactic tone provides an understanding of Beowulf as a whole, while at the same time suggesting a deeper meaning. For instance, Beowulf says, “Wiglaf, lead my people, help them,… have the brave Geats build me a tomb… and build it… high on this spit of land so sailors… remember my name and call it Beowulf’s tower” (Line 822), which encompasses Beowulf. Beowulf, dying, instructs for his people to be taken care of and his legacy to live on, which reveals the simplicity of Beowulf, a hero and protector. The result of utilizing didactic poetry comes from the reader understanding the poem in a simple form. Readers acknowledge the insight of Beowulf through didactic tones. By reading this, readers comprehend characters and scenes within the poem on a deeper level. Instructive tones within poetry are pivotal in captivating and taking the audience
For example, Wiglaf says, “We must go to him… help our glorious King” (Line 760) because the men Wiglaf addresses dedicated their lives to fighting for and with the King, yet they don’t seize the moment when its necessary. Beowulf struggles to defeat the dragon; therefore, Wiglaf instructs the comrades to fight. Readers realize Beowulf becomes wounded, the men are too afraid to fight, and Wiglaf assumes the leadership position. Didactic tones provide acumen on the various characters’ heart and character. A didactic tone provides an understanding of Beowulf as a whole, while at the same time suggesting a deeper meaning. For instance, Beowulf says, “Wiglaf, lead my people, help them,… have the brave Geats build me a tomb… and build it… high on this spit of land so sailors… remember my name and call it Beowulf’s tower” (Line 822), which encompasses Beowulf. Beowulf, dying, instructs for his people to be taken care of and his legacy to live on, which reveals the simplicity of Beowulf, a hero and protector. The result of utilizing didactic poetry comes from the reader understanding the poem in a simple form. Readers acknowledge the insight of Beowulf through didactic tones. By reading this, readers comprehend characters and scenes within the poem on a deeper level. Instructive tones within poetry are pivotal in captivating and taking the audience