In a world that is constantly evolving, the traits and actions of a hero adapt over time. What constitutes as heroism in one culture could be cowardice in another. In terms of literature, Beowulf has stood the test of time and has consistently been regarded as the epitome of heroes. While the character for whom the epic is named after performs a few daring deeds, what sets Beowulf apart from others is the exploration of his heroism in two distinct phases. The beginning of the tale starts with Beowulf in his youth; he is strong, brave, quick to volunteer to do what needs to be done.…
In the story Beowulf, there are many side stories. One of these side stories is the story of Finn. Frisian King Finn, without warning, attacked King Hnaf’s people, the Danes, and Hnaf himself, taking out half the men in the tribe. In an attempt to settle the feud, Hengest married away Hnaf’s sister to Finn. Peace between the two remained until the Danes later revolted and killed Finn and his son in revenge.…
Beowulf was supposed to be a wise and knowledgeable warrior who could successfully lead his people to safety and victory. Instead he chose to…
He says that if he died that fight between him and Grendel that it was the decision of God so might as well go out as he wants to because nothing is ever promised tomorrow today. Beowulf livid his epic life exactly and strictly by the viking virtues either it was through bravery,cruelty, and or reputation and know that the concept of wyrd was in control of his life. The narrator's life also showed these concepts and virtues although his motivations differed from…
People throughout life all grow up looking up to a hero. Who was yours? In the Hero’s Journey it explains the life of a hero. It starts with they find their calling then they go through many challenges and in the end meet there match that leaves them remembered as a great hero. In Beowulf the story he hears about a place called Herot which has been under attack for twelve years by a great monster (Grendel) and so he decides that he is going to take on the mighty beast.…
During Beowulf’s life, his constant arrogance and overconfidence lead him to glory. In the end however, it is a fatal flaw that proves to be his downfall. His overall cockiness leads him to an easy victory over the monster Grendel, but Grendel’s defeat could be interpreted as pure luck. Then, in Beowulf’s second battle he is almost defeated when he chases Grendel’s mother down for the sake of personal glory, and barely escapes with his life. In his third and final battle, Beowulf’s confidence finally betrays him, and his luck runs out.…
Life is an epiphany! No matter what we achieve in life disaster or tragedy will strike and destroy it but this does not mean you have to throw the towel. Values such as; courage, bravery, strength, loyalty, and reputation allow individuals or communities to face such adversaries and survive in spite of them. Beowulf is an example of how individuals survive adversaries in life regardless of endless challenges that one face in life. The character of Beowulf in the poem Beowulf demonstrates courage, bravery, strength, loyalty, and reputation regardless of adversaries Beowulf faces, showing that life will always have challenges, but what matters is what you do to deal with such challenges.…
The image of spirituality commits to an enormous concept around the world. Many spiritual aspects around the world are the building blocks to a society, community, or even a country. When talking about other countries, spirituality assists the composure of a culture, shaping it to be unique. In the Angelo-Saxon era spirituality was defined as a religion and fate. Angelo-Saxon focused mostly in pre-Christian paganism, which granted them the option to be polytheistic or the idea of worshiping multiple Gods.…
In Beowulf, a key theme that is developed throughout the story is that death is inevitable. In the epic poem many of the characters die, even those that are well known for the legacy they left behind. In the world today , many feel as if they’re untouchable and do everything imaginable to live longer. The reality of death is that no matter who you are, your time on earth will come to an end.…
In Beowulf, Beowulf, the main character, is regarded as a hero. He is known throughout the Land of the Danes and the Land of the Geats as fearless and courageous when he comes to their aid to help slay Grendel, Grendel’s mom, and a Dragon. Beowulf’s heroism is exemplified in two phases: the first is youthful heroism and the second is mature heroism, once he is crowned King. Throughout his life, Beowulf helped not only his own people, but also those in other lands. People look up to him for his great strength and the ability to never back down from a challenge, even when he knows fate might bring him to his death.…
Beowulf, an epic poem composed around 750 AD (Greenblatt 26), is a story of a Dane named Beowulf and his astonishing feats of bravery and sacrifice. Beowulf’s actions showcase his strength, sacrifice, honor, faultlessness, courage, compassion, and seemingly inborn, infallible behavior. Even onlookers termed him “stout of heart” (Beowulf 338), “noble” (314), and “formidable” (370). Beowulf is a quintessential hero who lived a for the good of others and died for the good of others. The moral throughout the story of Beowulf is that self-sacrifice is an overt trait of the classic hero figure.…
Beowulf, the hard headed, gung-ho warrior, proves himself worthy in the face of any impossibility. Success, in the face of death, presents a change in character of anyone. In the case of Beowulf, he comes out as a much wiser, more mature fighter and warrior. His success helps him to develop more improved tricks and techniques to his fighting and leading style. These techniques create followers who build a legacy out of Beowulf.…
Beowulf’s distinguished bravery sets him apart from most leading characters because of his acceptance of death and fate. He would lay his life down on the line to save his people from a threatening creature and he would not have to think twice about it. For example, when asked by Hrothgar to save his citizens from Grendel’s mother, Beowulf replies with “And if your enemy should end my life Then be, O generous prince, forever The father and protector of all whom I leave Behind me, here in your hands, my beloved Comrades left with no leader, their leader Dead” (Beowulf 452-457). In this quotation, Beowulf is advising Hrothgar that if he is to pass away while attempting to defeat Grendel’s mother and save the day, that Hrothgar must watch over Beowulf’s men and protect them since their leader will be gone. Beowulf is stating that he does not mind if he dies however, he only cares about the well-being of his men and wants them to be accounted for if he were to perish.…
Most heroes, if not all, go through a cycle of unordinary events where they are forced to break the barrier of their abilities. The journey begins with a call to an adventure and ends with a resolution. Between the call to the adventure and resolution are different check points a hero must reach and complete such as departure, trials, and approach, but the element of a hero that is most commonly eluded to is crisis. This includes facing death or even dying. Two historical fiction heroes, Thorin and Beowulf, have a connection in this key heroic element of crisis, meanwhile they also have their differences during their final minutes before death.…
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10). A bible verse that coheres directly to fate, tells us that we are individuals shaped by God and our life is “prepared beforehand” and it is our duty to follow it, in a dignified way towards Him. Nevertheless, the Bible also emphasizes in the human moral ability to make decisions, a virtue given by God. Individuals have the ability to accept what they are given and decide the way they will take advantage of it.…