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    nothing can put you down and everything is under your control. Beowulf is a great hero of an ancient English epic. He showed how powerful believing can be. Aside from being tough, strong, and brave, he is also a man of faith and confidence. He faced Grendel, the huge man-like ogre fearless. Despite of Grendel’s appearance and powers, Beowulf defeated the monster because he trusted in his strength and…

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    Beowulf 's and was strong mentally. Both heroes were honored at the end for doing what they thought were right. Beowulf and Mulan are brave and unique because of the ways they both did there quest differently. Beowulf goes on his first quest to fight Grendel. He goes to fight him because, he was terrorizing Heorot at night.Grendel is a big creature that can eat a whole man in one bite.Beowulf knew what he was getting himself. He then…

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    is when he hears about Grendel. He accepts the “mission” and heads to Daneland to kill her. He crosses the first threshold as Campbell explains when he fights Grendel in the mead hall. Which is something that falls into human and nature. We can’t always explain what things are or for what reason they exist but we fear them. Grendel was someone that was feared because of the harm he caused and the fear that that caused on all the people of Daneland. When Beowulf defeats Grendel it causes him to…

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    kingdom and its citizens. First he arrives at the land of the Danes and decides to fight a monster that is terrorizing their lands. He fights this monster which is known as Grendel, and defeats this terrible monster. After defeating the wretched beast his worst nightmare appears Grendel's mother! she is even worse than Grendel in the sense that she has the power to kill twice as many soldiers and citizens. He…

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    Greed And Envy In Beowulf

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    an Anglo-Saxon poet. The poem tells the story of the legendary warrior, Beowulf, who slays monsters and later becomes king. Beowulf’s first epic battle was against an infamous monster named Grendel. Beowulf plagues the Danish lands and kills many of their men. Beowulf hears of the atrocity committed by Grendel and arrives to ultimately defeat the beast. When Beowulf returns home he is announced to be king of the Geats. Fifty years later Beowulf is forced into another heroic battle. This time…

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    Beowulf is a strong warrior who comes from the Geats. He is the strongest warrior throughout what is now Denmark and Sweden. Beowulf has shown his strength and courage when he kills Grendel and Grendel’s mother to help King Hrothgar. He was very boastful about his accomplishments, but he had a right to boast because he had accomplished so many incredible feats. Beowulf does follow the heroic code, and becomes King of the Geats later in life. Although Beowulf showed some humility, he was very…

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    Historical Context In the epic story of Beowulf it reflex to an Old Norse Culture. It was written between 8th century and 11th century in England and it is one of the most important poems in old English literature. The Reflection from the epic story to Old Norse Culture, all men must be fearless, strong, full body armor, and kill enemies and monsters in traditional battle. The Character Beowulf is a perfect example to meet all the expectations in Old Norse culture. When the hero that hears a…

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    I sit here in this half empty room listening to music. I try to think of what keepsakes to use for my Opus project. This project isn 't hard, but very tedious and time consuming. I already found four objects to use and wrote the paragraphs about them. I really hope what I wrote about them is enough. I follow along in my book, but the movie jumps and lose where I am. I give up following along, so I just watch the movie. I am completely enthralled in the movie and the story line. The Importance of…

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    Beowulf's Accomplishments

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    that has killed a lot of the Danes. The warrior sallies across the sea to take care of the demon known as Grendel. When Beowulf gets there he talks to the king and queen of the Danes, when one there warriors insult Beowulf he tells stories of his past accomplishments and the warrior backs off. That night Beowulf stabs Grendel, who then runs away to his caves and dies. With the Death of Grendel it brings a celebration at the hall of the King of the Danes and the fury of his mother down on the…

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    were considered a hero or portrayed as something else. These characters show bravery through their actions. Which in time will help the people of their town or sometimes for themselves. Beowulf showed the struggle of one town , facing the fear of grendel. With the help of one man, and his army. Thoughtout this story you found one man. Choosing to fight on his own to save the town . Had help from a few men, “Beowulf arose, with his men around him, ordering a few to remain with weapons leading…

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