Hroðgar

Beowulf is an epic written about a great warrior named Beowulf. Before Beowulf, there was a noble king, Shield Sheafson. After Shield died and many successors later, an heir named Hrothgar takes throne. During Hrothgar’s prosperous reign, he builds Hearot Hall, where his warriors enjoy spirits and each other’s company. Due to a demon that lives in the swamplands, Grendel, the warriors are slaughtered every night. Beowulf hears of the news and travels to Denmark to slay the beast. When Beowulf…

City of Ashes is a fantasy novel that takes place in New York. It is the second book in “The Mortal Instruments” series by Cassandra Clare. This story follows events that happen to Clary Fray. It also follows some events that affect Jace Wayland. The storyline focuses on a group of Shadowhunters fighting demons and monsters. The storyline also explores the twisted family drama between Clary, Jace, and Valentine. Clary has to fight off Valentine, while also trying to wake her mother from a…

Throughout the epic of Beowulf, it is clear to the reader that reputation is extremely important: it is especially important to Beowulf himself. When Beowulf first introduces himself to the Scyldings, he states his accomplishments to impress other around him. Doing this gains not only him honor but honor for his king as well. Then, when his reputation is attempted to be tarnished by Unferth, it is seemed as the worst insult possible that Beowulf can get. Beowulf is obviously concerned about how…

Books usually never similar to the movies. Movies tend to leave many important details out mainly because there's simply no time to fit it all in. The epic had many details in it. In the epic, Beowulf is a valiant soldier who is in search of monstrosity, known as Grendel terrorizing Heorot. The movie Beowulf vs. Grendel (Gunnarrson 2005)is similar to the Beowulf (Heaney 2000)in many ways but there is a cultural shifts between the two, as well as additional characters. Beowulf is a Geat from…

Odysseus and Beowulf, two historical heroes one from greek mythology, the other from norse mythology. Both men share many traits that heroes are known to posses such as bravery, intelligence, and physical strength. They both complete the hero’s cycle and their stories have some similarities . These two heroes are equal in many ways, however they are not the same. In Beowulf’s case he fits more the stereotype of a hero than Odysseus. Beowulf always fights with his physical strength, and he…

Trump and B still insist they are in it to win it both fighting until the end faced with large tasks nonchalant about facing it Lots of people are involved big deal to the people Everyone thinks they are going to lose keep going into it anyway Intro: Introducing that characters why they are similar what they are doing BP:1 Beowulf's heroics early in life sea monster quote on his courage How he showed valor all the time BP:2 Beowulf’s heroics later in life how he faced his last battle with…

Throughout Beowulf there is an ever-present struggle between humans and monsters, civilisation and the uncivilised, however the way that Grendel’s mother is presented is a stark contrast to Grendel’s barbaric brutality, and we almost sympathise with her despite her role as an antagonist. Although Grendel’s mother “pounced upon [Beowulf]” (1545) in an animalistic fashion, her using a “broad, whetted knife” (1546) to attack him humanises her; unlike Grendel, who ripped men apart and ate them,…

Grendel in comparison to Frankenstein’s monster both undergo, and experience many similarities throughout their novel. Both characters are sought to be demons, monsters, and creatures that destroy and instill fear, terror to anything that comes in contact with them. Yet, our perspective and judgement of them quickly changes as we discover who they really are. As we continue to read their story, we soon gain great knowledge of their true being. Grendel, and the monster both experience the pain…

Humanity In the book, Beowulf, the dragon shows a lot of character traits that we as people possess today. To start off, the dragon had something that was very important to it. The dragon had a massive collection of treasure. Valuable and beautiful pieces of gold and silver were hidden in a cave that the dragon guarded. In the book is says “there was a hidden passage, unknown to men” (lines 2213-2214). He didn’t want anyone to find and take his hoarded treasure (line 2213). This act of greed…

Night had finally fallen upon Herot. Grendel knew he had to strike now. It was the only way to save his mother’s life. She had been sick for days and wasn’t getting any better. Her body had become weaker and weaker and she was no longer able to leave the cave. The only way to restore her health and glory was for her to feast on the blood of a noble soldier. As she was in no position to make this journey herself, young Grendel would have no choice but to travel to Herot alone. The newborn monster…