The Anglo-Saxons believed that revenge was one of the most important aspects in the Anglo-Saxon culture. In the epic poem, Beowulf, a hero, the protagonist, is called to action when an evil monster, Grendel, is terrorizing the kingdom of the Danes. He must reveal to the others what true bravery looks like, and as a direct result, he makes himself incredibly famous and wealthy. The Anglo-Saxon hero will do whatever it takes to reach his goal of eternal fame. Revenge is the central thematic core in the epic poem, because throughout the story the reader frequently encounters the theme of retribution. Grendel’s mother seeks vengence for the execution of her son, by doing so she murders Hrothgar’s best friend. After Grendel’s mother kills Esher,
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In the morning, the men in the Danes discover that Esher has been taken, everybody is worried. Beowulf stands up and gives everybody hope: “Beowulf spoke: ‘Let your sorrow end! It is better for us all to avenge our friends, not mourn them forever. Each of us will come to the end of this life on earth; he who can earn it should fight for the glory of his name; fame after death is the noblest of goals” (1383-1389). Everybody is mourning the loss of their friend Esher, Beowulf gives hope to the people in the room. He wants the people to not sit around and do nothing about Esher’s death, but to go out and take Grendel's mother seeks revenge from the Danes, after her son has been murdered, this exemplifies the Anglo-Saxon saying “Blood for …show more content…
Hrothgar, Esher’s best friend, wants Beowulf to go after Grendel's mother and kill her for the assassination of Esher. Hrothgar brings everybody together to give them hope about fighting another monster: “Another wandering fiend has found him in herot, murdered him, fled with his corpse: he’ll be eaten, his flesh became a horrible feast--and who knows where the beast may be hiding, its belly stuffed full? She’s taking revenge for your victory over Grendel, for your strength, your mighty grip, and that monster’s” (1329-1335). Hrothgar is trying to change the feel in the room, from depressing to ready to avenge their friend. He wants to give them hope that Esher is still alive, and that they can still rescue him from Grendel's monster. Hrothgar is illustrating the Anglo-Saxon belief for Blood for
In the morning, the men in the Danes discover that Esher has been taken, everybody is worried. Beowulf stands up and gives everybody hope: “Beowulf spoke: ‘Let your sorrow end! It is better for us all to avenge our friends, not mourn them forever. Each of us will come to the end of this life on earth; he who can earn it should fight for the glory of his name; fame after death is the noblest of goals” (1383-1389). Everybody is mourning the loss of their friend Esher, Beowulf gives hope to the people in the room. He wants the people to not sit around and do nothing about Esher’s death, but to go out and take Grendel's mother seeks revenge from the Danes, after her son has been murdered, this exemplifies the Anglo-Saxon saying “Blood for …show more content…
Hrothgar, Esher’s best friend, wants Beowulf to go after Grendel's mother and kill her for the assassination of Esher. Hrothgar brings everybody together to give them hope about fighting another monster: “Another wandering fiend has found him in herot, murdered him, fled with his corpse: he’ll be eaten, his flesh became a horrible feast--and who knows where the beast may be hiding, its belly stuffed full? She’s taking revenge for your victory over Grendel, for your strength, your mighty grip, and that monster’s” (1329-1335). Hrothgar is trying to change the feel in the room, from depressing to ready to avenge their friend. He wants to give them hope that Esher is still alive, and that they can still rescue him from Grendel's monster. Hrothgar is illustrating the Anglo-Saxon belief for Blood for