Have you ever wondered why anglo saxon literature has many similar elements? These similarities can be found in the literature book of the short story elements. The stories “Gilgamesh” Beowulf and Iliad all resemble each other 's themes, characters and plots that help develop the tone and mood. Bravery and loyalty of the leaders is represented in each scene. Many obstacles had to be overcome in order to seek the power they all were searching for. Are you scared of the dark? In “Gilgamesh” their was a forest where the monster, Humbaba lived and was known for representing the gods. “Some call the forest hell others, paradise”. (beers 50). This relates to the tone and mood because forest are scary and dark just like hell. It symbolizes something
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Gilgamesh goal is to over power the ultimate Humbaba. ”Tomorrow you will be victorious” (beers 51). In Beowulf he wanted to achieve that his people would be stay safe and remain unharmed. In order to protect his town he had to defeat a powerful dragon with many obstacles in the way. One major effect that prevented Beowulf from demolishing the dragon was that a spell was put on him by an enemy, Grendel. “The glittering sword failed when it never should have” (beers 35) This caused Beowulf 's sword to not work and be defenseless against the dragons mother. With such strong bravery from Beowulf he continues to fight when he comes across the powerful viking sword and accomplishes victory. Unfortunately this wasn 't the end and he still had to go into the layer to defeat the dragon for his people of Herot. It was a strong fight between the two enemies but the dragon attacked and cut Beowulf leaving him to bleed to death. Beowulf turned to his men for help who were no longer standing behind him, they had left there brave, noble leader …show more content…
No one had ever attempted to defeat the dragon before. This sets the tone as spooky, and mischievous. Also it gives us an idea of the type of leader he is. “For hours he sank through the waves” (beers 26) “The sword as wet with her blood” (beers 27). The Iliad happen in troy and was in a battlefield. The setting of the story relates to the mood because it 's about getting even for past events. A battle field is ironic sense Achilles wanted Hector dead and many people have died at war. “Life or death, now prove yourself a spearmen, a daring man of war” (beers 61). The fight is serious for survival and Achilles didn 't seem to be worried. “The end closed in around him” (beers 65) Anger and rage can contribute to death, this affects the mood because if Hector never killed Achilles good friend he would still be alive, one act changed everything. The main setting in Gilgamesh was a swamp. This sets a background from where the monster comes from. The mood is dark and worried because they didn 't know what to expect in the forest. “The two friends moved slowly toward the forest gate” (beers 49) this show that they were cautious and prepared for the monster. Enkidu and Gilgamesh were good friends for many years that they helped each other stay strong and wise, this relates to the mood because they achieved destroying the monster with one another 's help. “Enkidu feared his friend was weakening and called out Gilgamesh don 't trust him”
Gilgamesh goal is to over power the ultimate Humbaba. ”Tomorrow you will be victorious” (beers 51). In Beowulf he wanted to achieve that his people would be stay safe and remain unharmed. In order to protect his town he had to defeat a powerful dragon with many obstacles in the way. One major effect that prevented Beowulf from demolishing the dragon was that a spell was put on him by an enemy, Grendel. “The glittering sword failed when it never should have” (beers 35) This caused Beowulf 's sword to not work and be defenseless against the dragons mother. With such strong bravery from Beowulf he continues to fight when he comes across the powerful viking sword and accomplishes victory. Unfortunately this wasn 't the end and he still had to go into the layer to defeat the dragon for his people of Herot. It was a strong fight between the two enemies but the dragon attacked and cut Beowulf leaving him to bleed to death. Beowulf turned to his men for help who were no longer standing behind him, they had left there brave, noble leader …show more content…
No one had ever attempted to defeat the dragon before. This sets the tone as spooky, and mischievous. Also it gives us an idea of the type of leader he is. “For hours he sank through the waves” (beers 26) “The sword as wet with her blood” (beers 27). The Iliad happen in troy and was in a battlefield. The setting of the story relates to the mood because it 's about getting even for past events. A battle field is ironic sense Achilles wanted Hector dead and many people have died at war. “Life or death, now prove yourself a spearmen, a daring man of war” (beers 61). The fight is serious for survival and Achilles didn 't seem to be worried. “The end closed in around him” (beers 65) Anger and rage can contribute to death, this affects the mood because if Hector never killed Achilles good friend he would still be alive, one act changed everything. The main setting in Gilgamesh was a swamp. This sets a background from where the monster comes from. The mood is dark and worried because they didn 't know what to expect in the forest. “The two friends moved slowly toward the forest gate” (beers 49) this show that they were cautious and prepared for the monster. Enkidu and Gilgamesh were good friends for many years that they helped each other stay strong and wise, this relates to the mood because they achieved destroying the monster with one another 's help. “Enkidu feared his friend was weakening and called out Gilgamesh don 't trust him”