Geats

Risks? What are they? Why do we do them? In the collections unit 5 I read all different kinds of stories that deal with risk taking. In the deep by Anthony Doerr Tom took a risk of living his life when he had a heart condition where he was going to die and by the time he was 18 years old. A second story that deals with risks was Blackheart by Mark Brazaitis and Emily is lonely and risks her life by trying to make a friend. Finally Beowulf who risked his life to gain respect and have safety of…

cultures, beliefs, virtues and traits of the Anglo-Saxons era. Not to mention, we would like to know why is he known as a hero in this poem. Beowulf, the son of Edgetho, was an honorable hero in his time. Not only was he considered the strongest of the Geats Clan, but also the strongest and greatest in his time. His character portraits one that is honest and loyal to his friends and family. In the long run, tales of his strength was known throughout the land, but he was also known to many for…

When insanity and wicked adventures merge into one to create an epic movie, Beowulf emerges gloriously. Creator of the infamous Polar Express, Robert Zemeckis works again with advanced computer animations, bringing the epic poem Beowulf to life. This part fantasy, part science fiction, film adequately portrays the epic hero, Beowulf (Ray Winstone), in the setting of Denmark. Overall, the movie does an excellent job recreating the emotions and feeling of the poem. The first of the three acts…

Everyday people wake up and instantly have problems that loom over top of them. For many it could be as simple as debt or bills. It starts of small like a pebble, but it can grow so large and out of control that it seems like boulder crushing you. Some people have problems to deal with illness, whether it be themselves or a loved one. No matter how happy or perfect someone’s life may seem they all have issues obstacles in life they have to overcome. Heroes may seem to beat villains with ease,…

The epic poem, “Beowulf” describes the story of a valiant, honorable Knight as he battles a variety of mysterious creatures. Throughout the text, each monster intensifies their tactics of combat as Beowulf equally changes his methods of preparation; each time Beowulf engages in arming himself, he dresses to appropriately balance the level of power that his enemy bestows. Respectively, Grendel signifies a contrasting value in regards to the old Pagan and new Christian lifestyles. Grendel’s…

Beowulf, an Old English Poem, is a story of a Swedish hero who kills monsters. Beowulf, the main character, was a young, fearless leader in the beginning. Beowulf was seen as a hero of the Geats who had tremendous strength and courage. His courage led him to fight off evil monsters. Hercules, son of Zeus and Alcmene, was a Greek God of Thebes. Hercules had tremendous strength and endurance. His stepmother, Hera, made Hercules childhood difficult. She was jealous of his tremendous strength and…

Hrothgar. After battling the evil monsters Beowulf reminded Hrothgar that “If [he hears], from across the ocean, that [Hrothgar’s] neighbors have threatened [him] with war, or [oppress him] … [Beowulf] will bring a thousand warriors, a thousand armed Geats to protect [Hrothgar’s] throne,” (77). Beowulf shows his allegiance by letting him know he will come back with an army and help him fight any battle that threatens his country. Not only was he brave in the fight with the monsters, but he will…

Beowulf formed a party of soldiers and hunted her down to a lake. After a speech to heighten the importance of the moment, he dove in by himself. “The prince of the Weather-Geats was impatient to be away and plunged in suddenly.” Lines 1492-1493 While in the depths of the lake, he nearly loses his life. If he hadn’t found the sword of a giant in his time of need, he would’ve died for fame. On his way back from the battle, he…

Loyalty is a major and pervasive theme in Beowulf. This is because in the Anglo-Saxon culture loyalty was valued above many other qualities. Loyalty was such an important aspect in Anglo-Saxon life that it caused families to make difficult decisions between blood family and marriage family. The theme of loyalty is seen several different times in the Beowulf story. The theme of loyalty will be examined through the actions that Beowulf took in regards to defeating Grendel and Grendel’s mother,…

He is known as the son of “ A noble warrior- lord name Ecgtheow” or as “The Great leader”. Beowulf saying in a boastful manner to king Hrothgar of Denmark,“Because all knew of my awesome strength. They had see me bolstered in the blood of enemies when I battled and bound five beasts, Raided a troll-nest and in the night-sea slaughtered sea-brutes” (lines 417-421) from Beowulf: A New Verse Translation by Seamus Heaney. From this quote you see what Beowulf is know for. Which is being a…