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    Beowulf is one of the oldest heroic poems that still exists. Furthermore, it is obvious that this poem has inspired authors and screenwriters alike in the creation process of fictional heroes for shows, movies, games, and books. Nonetheless, it is evident that Beowulf has all the classic traits of a modern-day hero. He is brave, even willing to die for a great good, he is abnormally stronger than the average human, and is loyal to his king and guests. In addition, though there are many heroes…

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    Everyone has a hero, either it's their mom, dad, family member, or whoever it maybe. A hero to me is someone who drives you to do better and that can be anyone. Beowulf was the anglo- saxon’s hero because he was believed to be the man and the most powerful during his reign, my hero isn’t even a powerful fighter but he as strong and considered a king and that is Lebron James. To me he is a leader, very reliable, and will be unforgettable, and Beowulf and Lebron has a lot of similar traits During…

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    Malcom, heir to the Throne, what was Duncan thinking? I cannot get my head around all that has happened. Me? Thane of Cawdor, from where do these witches get their knowledge, certainly they cannot be true. But to be King? I swore my allegiance and loyalty to the King. Duncan is the King, he will have chosen someone who is suitable for that role. But instead he chose Malcom, someone who is not ready to be King. Does he have what it takes to make the right decisions? He is just a child, he is not…

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    The monster and Beowulf fight and ends with Beowulf victorious due to him ripping off Grendel’s arm. However, during the celebration of Beowulf’s victory, Grendel’s mother seeks revenge. The mother-monster attacks and claims the life of some of Hrothgar’s men. So Beowulf immediately sets forth on another quest to avenge the fallen warriors, without thinking twice about his capabilities of beating a more advanced monster. Beowulf eventually finds the mother in her underwater cave. However, this…

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    Beowulf’s battles with the three different monsters throughout his life show the true development he went through as an archetypal hero. The methods that he uses to defeat the different monsters are altered in a way to emphasize the epic change Beowulf went under as he developed into a strong Warrior-King. In Beowulf, the Pagan Warrior culture is defined by the individual's ability to win great battles and then retell the battle over drinks in the mead hall. This was no doubt something that…

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    Alexander the Great Is Alexander great or not great? I think Alexander is great because he conquered so much land just to be remembered. He was a great leader to his soldiers and he respected them. Alexander never gave up, but he kept on going and he believed in himself. Alexander showed that he is great in the legend of the helmet and in the legend of the hat band. Alexander was respectful to his soldiers. In The legend of the helmet, Alexander’s army found some water, put it in a helmet…

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    Trolls Symbolism

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    Trolls are thought of to be ugly mean monsters. They are slimy, smelly, and over all very repulsive beings. They use to be thought of as evil, dangerous, and clever. Trolls lived in the mountains, woods, in rocky caves, or under a bridge’s. They like to be left alone. In the Scandinavian folklore, trolls were giants who roamed at night and if they were caught in the sunlight they would turn into stone. There is a story that took place in Norway that two armies of trolls went to war at nightfall…

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    If there was ever any doubt who the manliest man in all of literature was, it was surely put to rest after the story of Beowulf came about. Beowulf is the protagonist of the poem that shares the same name, almost giving hint to the extraordinary character Beowulf. Since there is no known author of Beowulf, the greatness of the protagonist is significantly increased as the relatively unknown origin of the poem adds an air of anonymity around the story and gives it an unerring sense of reality.…

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    Beowulf's Battles

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    Beowulf's Battles As a great hero Beowulf traveled many places and encountered in many battles. These battles have a major role towards the plot of the epic poem. Through his three battles, he fights Grendel, Grendel's mother and a dragon. The most symbolic battle to the plot of Beowulf is the one that leads him to his death, which is fighting the dragon. People fight battles to achieve wealth and fame. Through winning battles there's the hope to gain treasure and land. Beowulf would battle…

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    Heros are leaders who are caring, brave, and honorable. A hero is an ordinary person with enough dedication to do extraordinary actions. Heros put others needs before their own. These individuals leave their mark on society by doing memorable things nobody will forget. Desmond Doss is an unquestionable hero for committing one of the most courageous acts of World War II. This hero lived like a routine American, but one day his life would drastically change. Desmond was born February 7, 1919 in…

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