Germanic Christianity

his people (Walker 121-25). On the other hand, Sir Gawain represents as a noble knight. As different to Beowulf, Sir Gawain has represented aristocratic Knight who demonstrated his loyalty and honesty for the other Knight (Kinney 50-52). However, Christianity had played a major role in Beowulf and Sir Gawain. This reason is that Kinney and Kroll have demonstrated that they are exposing themselves to an event that requires them to take action for what they are about to face. As a result, it had…

The Unhappy Compromise World War I was officially brought to an end with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919. The Treaty of Versailles was negotiated among the Allied powers of Britain, France, and America with little to no participation from Germany. The intent of the treaty was two fold, first to prevent another world war, and second to punish Germany for starting the war to begin with. This vindictive approach would spill over into every part of the treaty and would…

‘national identity’ spurred by the promotion of a supposed and superior Germanic Aryan race which later was merged with the Germanic concept of the Viking identity. The initial Germanic Viking identity began in 1852, during the initial Viking revival of the 19th century. (Lönnroth 1997: 245) In 1848 Richard Wagners presented the operatic tale Ring des Nibelungen that captured the romantic and mystic tale of the Vikings in a Norse/ Germanic setting. (Lönnroth 1997:…

Beowulf: A Guide to Proper Kingship Great authoritative figures lead their people in times of good and bad by setting moral examples. In Beowulf, Beowulf serves as an authoritative figure through his youthful heroism. The epic begins by discussing Shild, the first king of Denmark, and how Shild is the basis of what a good king should be. The plot advances to Beowulf, a noble warrior from Geatland, who saves the Danes from Grendel and his mother because Hrothgar, king of the Danes, fails to…

Beowulf is a larger than life character who perfectly defines what it means to be an epic hero. More importantly, Beowulf demonstrates every single one of the Anglo Saxon’s morals and values that they attempted to live by on a daily basis. He is brave and is revered for his great achievements. Bravery and honor were extremely significant attributes among the Anglo Saxon people. Also, loyalty was a trait they perceived to be of the utmost importance among the warriors of their culture. In…

What is it to be considered a hero according to the Anglo Saxons? What qualities must one obtain? What are some ways that you can demonstrate a heroic deed during this time? Lastly, what are the roles that each gender plays to demonstrate the roles that are given to them? Back in the 6th century, the roles of of men, women and children differ from those of today. The men were to be the heroes, have control, fight in battles, lead the kingdom. The women were to obey the men’s judgement, sustained…

The cultural differences from one country to another can be shocking, especially when you lived in a century that didn’t have the technology to that provide you with the inform you about the customs other countries in the world. Perhaps that’s why the author“ Relations or Rather a True Account of the Island of England” was very shocked with the differences in the english culture. “A relation or rather a True Account of the Island of England” is a report giving an overview of England by a…

Throughout my academic career I struggled to find a sense of my own identity. In high school, and early in my college career, I wasn 't sure what I really wanted to pursue in life. I 'd always felt a pressure to succeed from my family, my community, and my peers. I 've never had a strong ethnic or cultural identity, my ancestors come from all over, but I 'm given the sole label “Caucasian”. When I was younger, I felt that it was a disadvantage not having a strong cultural or ethnic identity. I…

“The economy is collapsing more or less everywhere, but only in Germany does the process achieve its maximum effect on people’s spirits.”- Heinrich Mann (Document 10) Germany was left in a state of devastation after WWI. However just because the war was officially over for them, did not mean the fighting had stopped in Germany. The entire World was in bad shape after the terrible war, but Mann explains how it seemed that nothing could go right for the Germans and with each blow the people’s hope…

aside and one that is unlikely to be known is that the ‘shaming of Cersei’ for adultery also hails from Germanic descent. It is likely surprising that such a horrible and graphic custom could be perpetuated by the same culture that gave us the good guys. This is exactly the reason why the story inspires interest in real medieval history! The Starks are a strange amalgamation of Scottish, and Germanic culture fused together with the conflict of the Yorkish. Not only does the story promote…