Beowulf the epic and the film Beowulf & Grendel have differences in the cultural values. New ideas spread therefore leading to cultural changes based off influence. Characters in the movie aren’t as intense as they are in the poem. Beowulf, Grendel, and Hrothgar all contrast differently between the film and the poem.
Beowulf is God like in the poem. He is respected by all and has all the attributes to being a king. Beowulf “the strongest of the Geats – greater and stronger than anyone in this world” (110-111) shows that the poems fiction storyline with his superhuman like qualities. By being the mightiest Geat he demonstrates great authority, power, and heroism throughout the poem. He fears no man as well as no challenge, he is confident and shows no mercy or sympathy for his counter-part. …show more content…
The only sign of humbleness comes when he humbles himself before God. Beowulf Respects him and often claims he has helped him through his tough battles. Yet, in the movie Beowulf and Grendel, Beowulf is just a man, they adjusted the movie to fit modern expectations. Which is notable because in today’s culture people want a character who can be just like that, however, still shows great honor and heroism. In the beginning of the movie Beowulf belittle Grendel and mocks him saying he will only leave when he knows that Grendel is killed. However, later in the film he starts to feel sympathy for the troll and thinks if Grendel really does mean any harm to the Danes. The
Beowulf is God like in the poem. He is respected by all and has all the attributes to being a king. Beowulf “the strongest of the Geats – greater and stronger than anyone in this world” (110-111) shows that the poems fiction storyline with his superhuman like qualities. By being the mightiest Geat he demonstrates great authority, power, and heroism throughout the poem. He fears no man as well as no challenge, he is confident and shows no mercy or sympathy for his counter-part. …show more content…
The only sign of humbleness comes when he humbles himself before God. Beowulf Respects him and often claims he has helped him through his tough battles. Yet, in the movie Beowulf and Grendel, Beowulf is just a man, they adjusted the movie to fit modern expectations. Which is notable because in today’s culture people want a character who can be just like that, however, still shows great honor and heroism. In the beginning of the movie Beowulf belittle Grendel and mocks him saying he will only leave when he knows that Grendel is killed. However, later in the film he starts to feel sympathy for the troll and thinks if Grendel really does mean any harm to the Danes. The