Hygelac

King as shown in the previous quote. The next part of the quest is "(e) a stated reason to go there." This part of the quest is shown when Beowulf goes to talk to the King of Danes. The graphic novel states on page 13, "I am Beowulf, kinsman to King Hygelac. Many deeds I have done in my life, and now reports of the monster Grendel have brought me to your land." As shown by this piece of evidence, the stated reason for our quester to go to the land of the Danes is to solve the issue that is…

Beowulf is a literary work from the Anglo-Saxon time period in which the mythological and archetypal Hero Quest is portrayed. Like every literary work that includes a Hero’s Quest, the call, the obstacles, the climax, and the return are all crucial parts. The main character, Beowulf, depicts a hero in this time period. As a leader of the Geats, Beowulf is called to multiple challenges throughout his lifetime, such as killing Grendel, in order to help the Danes. Beowulf takes on multiple quests…

When a leader is confronted with evil, it is imperative that they possess the characteristics of bravery, physical strength, and loyalty in order to defeat evil. The poem Beowulf recalls a heroic age in which monsters stalked men by night; further, Beowulf uses bravery, physical strength, and loyalty to defeat the demons and regain control. Beowulf, an Old-English epic poem, is characteristic of its Nordic-Germanic medieval roots as it tells the tale of a great Scandinavian warrior. This…

loyalty and kinship, which is an essential cultural truth in Anglo-Saxon. Especially, loyalty motivates Beowulf and his actions. It starts with Beowulf’s decision to help the Danes at the very first beginning of the poem. Beowulf is a loyal warrior to Hygelac, who is not only his king but also one of his closest kinsmen. The beginning describes Beowulf as Hygelac’s loyal follower - “ Hygelac’s thane”. Beowulf and his warriors travel a long way to help the king fight Grendal. Beowulf further…

Most societies throughout history have famous figure that are carried on in time. These figures can be famous for living admirable lives, famous for horrendous deeds, and have been used to warn later generations. Each society have different standards for good qualities and less desirable qualities, depending on what the community values. Beowulf showed admirable qualities like courage and loyalty to his community. His lust, pride, and confidence, however, made him less commendable to his society…

glory. It seems he may be blinded from this truth, however, since he believes himself to be the only hope of winning, specifically when he mentions, “he had no call / to go looking for some lesser champion,” when discussing Grendel’s attack and king Hygelac (2493-2495). It seems, also, as time progresses he becomes even more sure of himself. Looking at the speech he makes before fighting the dragon, Beowulf…

Beowulf: Home, Identity and Exile Beowulf is centered in a male-dominant society engulfed in danger and barbarity. An era where each warrior takes high value and honor of the heroic code. In the land of the Danes, King Hrothgar built a mead-hall, or Heorot for his noblemen to gather, feast, and trade war stories with one another. However, a monster known as Grendel, appeared and annihilated the place and the people of this land. This dire threat has succumbed the region. Thus, came Beowulf, a…

In Beowulf, belief in G-d is quite apparent, playing a big role in Beowulf’s life. Beowulf proves to be a man of faith throughout the epic poem, giving praise and thanks to G-d in all of his endeavors and credits to G-d for his unparalleled skills. When he is facing Grendel’s mother, his first sword melts and he is left weaponless. In an effort to find another weapon, Beowulf scans the cave for another sword and finds one. The poet writes, The son of Ecgtheow would have surely perished/ and…

Even Hygelac, the seemingly righteous king, is much closer to a German chieftain than a man of God (Moorman 7). The paganism is more subtle than the Christianity, but it is much more integral to the poem. In contrast to Wilson, Charles Moorman sees “the Christianity…

“I like heroes, and would like to be a hero myself. I suppose we all want that.” This quote, by John Rhys-Davies, displays the true idea that everyone wants to be a hero, although the definition of a hero has changed immensely over time. Beowulf, written over nine thousand years ago by an anonymous monk, does a great job of portraying what the definition of a hero was many centuries ago. Beowulf, the main character, is an extremely strong fighter and in the poem he defeats multiple monsters. He…