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Anglo-Saxon, once called Old English, was a language spoke under King Alfred and continued to be a common language of England. Some of the most common literary works of Old English include genres such as epic poetry, sermons, bible translations, and others. Beowulf was one of the most famous works from this period. Beowulf illuminated many different Anglo-Saxon beliefs. First and foremost, to be a hero, he or she must possess the characteristics their society holds up as most important and…

Everyone needs a hero. Heroes come in many shapes and sizes, there is no prejudice to race, sex or social status. According to Webster’s dictionary a hero is a person who is admired for brave acts and fine qualities Beowulf, the oldest surviving epic poem in British literature, tells a story of a brave warrior. Beowulf’s character is portrayed as having many heroine characteristics such as; bravery, loyalty, and honor. He has to overcome difficult obstacles, shows enormous strength, and wins…

Loyalty Loyalty is the most common theme that Beowulf, Lanval, Sir Gawain & the Green Knight, and Chaucer share. For example, loyalty to their kingdom, king, love, or themselves. Being loyal could be selflessness, protection, and allegiance. Characters within these stories, not just the main ones, do something in the stories that show these qualities. Beowulf shows selflessness when he decides to go to Hrothgar to help him out with his Grendel situation. Another part was when he decided to go…

escalated as an oral tradition. It was past along generations including songs, ancient stories, and poems. The poems did not posses the expected rhyme, they particularly had a strong beat. These traditions all held unique types of alliteration. Anglo-Saxon traditions in Beowulf illustrate how the Anglo-Saxon traditions became a strong influencing focus in Beowulf. In Anglo-Saxon culture and literature, to be a hero was to be a warrior and ultimately a king. He had to possess the traits of…

Heros of Their Time The idea of heroic action and an epic hero have been evolving for many years. Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight both have different, but also similar ideas of what it takes to be a hero. The heroic traits they share are loyal to their lords, and they also are both knights. They more or less follow a certain code of honor that they must uphold.The difference of the time period and religion influence has very much so do with it with how they are portrayed as heroes.…

Carols originated in Europe as pagan songs sung by at Winter solstice celebrations. The word carol itself means song of praise or dance, or singing of joy. Carols at one time were written for all season and times, but the tradition of singing them at Christmas has remained. Christians took over these pagan celebrations and made up their own Christian songs to sing as a substitute. Yet these first carols were all written, and sung in Latin. Latin at that time was a language not known by most…

As we moved in for a closer look, we realized that it was a boulder throwing contest. Men strong enough to pick up and hurl the 138 pound boulder, and maybe those who had drank a few too many steins, stepped up and heaved the rock with all their might, trying to beat the record. Most struggled just to lift the massive stone and were only able…

In the epic poem Beowulf, the story takes place during in Anglo-Saxon society during a time of many battles. The Anglo-Saxon society were known to be warriors. They valued many traits such as courage, good values, and determination. Beowulf showed all these characteristics, proving himself to be not only a great warrior, but a hero. A great hero is determined, no matter how hard the battles get a hero keeps fighting. Beowulf showed great determination during his battles against the many enemy’s…

Beowulf & Kit Both Christopher Marlowe’s work and the epic poem Beowulf represent great literature from their own times. While Marlowe’s work made him the foremost writer of tragedy in Elizabethan England, in many ways it predates its time in the late Renaissance in categories such as religion and stage drama. On the other hand, Beowulf is an exemplary piece of epic poetry that portrays the culture of the area that is now Britain in the days of Old English. Marlowe’s plays, specifically The…

The story of “Beowulf” gives insight into the Anglo-Saxon ideals of conduct. The ideals of allegiance to king, belief in fate, and love of glory all are portrayed in different ways throughout the story. People quickly show their allegiance to the lord and king and their belief in fate, while they may secretly hide their love of glory by indirectly bragging about themselves. Allegiance to lord and king plays a large role in how the story of “Beowulf” unfolds. In order for someone to be a true…