Epic poetry

“Na Dainyam, Na Palayanam” Shri Krishna said to Arjuna in the consecrated Mahabharata, “Na Dainyam, Na Palayanam”, implying that one should never escape from his problems in life, and never even quit and bow to their enemies. According to Him, once you build a will, and decide not to back out on your mind, body or spiritual level, you have already won the life battle. Focus only on your goal while overpowering your biggest enemies - Lust, Anger, Greed and Extreme Attachment – and you are half…

“The sword was a very elegant weapon in the days of the samurai. You had honor and chivalry much like the knights, and yet it was a gruesome and horrific weapon.”-Dustin Diamond. More than 1,000 years ago, a class of professional warriors arose, who swore oaths of loyalty to noble lords and fought to the death to defend in battle. Interestingly this happened around the same time in both Japan and Europe. Critics say that there are more differences than similarities however, they’re more…

There is a significant amount of differences between Dante's image of Satan (for example, the three-faced, silent being stuck in ice) and more usual images of Satan (for example, the pitchfork-wielding devil in fire). I choose this topic because I thought the way Dante portrays Satan in Dante’s Inferno was a very interesting and different way than the way Christians and other modern religions portray him. There have many papers and articles written about this that have changed my perspective of…

through this story you get the main stage for all superheros later to come. The story of Beowulf also introduces the idea of people battling dragons to save the day! The real question is what reasons does Beowulf have for wanting to be a hero? Within the epic poem Beowulf, the main character uses three different villains as a reason for success first he starts by battling Grendel, second Grendel’s…

Top of Individuals always go through obstacles; that’s part of life. There is always a decision to be made. Whether, it is to be a positive or a negative decision. On these hard situations, people believe fate is in their hands. Fate is a predetermined event and it is often caused by a supernatural force. While others don’t believe that. In the poem, “Beowulf” translated by Seamus Heaney, the concept of fate is introduced and fate follows the protagonist throughout the poem. Beowulf was…

The story of Beowulf is a story of glory and pride. Throughout the story, Beowulf faces off with three horrific monsters. All these battles portray Beowulf in a heroic manner, however they also add a lot to his personality and character. Beowulf is a true hero who learns from his battles and matures from his past experiences. The first fight is between Beowulf and Grendel. Grendel was jealous due being left out of the parties in the Mead Hall. This jealousy and anger led him to attack the…

Beowulf Essay Beowulf is a long narrative poem, the mood shifts throughout the poem, depending on the action of the scene. The mood of Beowulf is a mood of terror and suspense. When Grendal attacks the mead-hall and kills more of Hrothgar’s men, the next day is a somber mood when the men view what had happened the night before. It is a cautious mood or relief of when Beowulf shows up and announces that he has come to battle with the monster. Hrothgar and his people are tired of the constant…

Generosity and Kingship in Beowulf Generosity plays a large role in Seamus Heaney’s translation of Beowulf, particularly to the kings and their successors. Much emphasis is placed on a king’s ability—and willingness—to provide for his people; if he did, his people would know that “he was a good king” (l. 862). Kings would often reward their most prodigious warriors, and receiving gifts and gold was seen as a sign of respect and honor, as well as an indication of skill. If a king is…

Beowulf characterizes as an epic hero with his appearance, his supernatural strength, his courage, and his integrity. Beowulf’s first appearance in Beowulf is mighty and confident; as he and his army enter into the castle grounds. A spectator says, “Never before has a force under arms disembarked so openly-not bothering to ask if the sentries allowed them safe passage or the clan had consented. Nor have I seen a mightier man-at-arms on this earth than the one standing here” (Heaney 244-249).…

A hero is someone that is loyal, responsible, encouraging, a leader, and idealized as a heroic figure that everyone looks up to. The definition of a hero is a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities (Dictionary.com). A person who risks his or her life for the people in need is truly someone to believe in. When a hero feels like all odds are against them, it’s important for them not to give up, but to keep on fighting for the…