Indian epic poetry

An epic is a long, stylized narrative poem celebrating the deeds of a national hero. Also, known as the odyssey or Beowulf both books/poems are very well written especially in the given time period. Beowulf to a lot of people is one of those books that you could really learn from in life and in other situations. It is often one of those books that get over-looked because they don’t feel like reading all of that. The same can go for the odyssey as well. Morality plays an important role in…

Beowulf is a poem that revolves around three main battles. Beowulf was a Geat who went to save the King of the Danes named Hrogthar. The reason the King needs to be saved is because his land is being attacked by a monster named Grendel. The role of the mead hall was a place were Hrogthar and his troops would meet. They would meet here because this was a place where they all came to eat, strategize for battles and listen to entertainers. The mead hall stands for more than just a place to eat…

I believe that Roy Hobbs is similar to King Arthur in quite a few ways. When analised they both possess lots of the traits that a hero would have, but more on that later. These men both are men that we all have aspirations to be more like. Determination and integrity are qualities that these two men have in abundance. For Arthur his determination shows through the way he fights and doesn't give up on the people he tries to save. For Hobbes his determination towards his one desire to play…

The Story Of US: The Human Family The poem "Human family" by Maya Angelou is about the whole concept of the “Human Family” and how we all play a role in our society and how we are all different but still the same in many ways. It talk about how, ethnicity, nationality and race make us all unique in our own ways. Speaking of this, the poem will be used this year because it talks about the difference of man and how different cultures are formed. In stanza 4 for example, Dr. Angelou says that she…

Beowulf Essay Beowulf is a long story about Beowulf who is a warrior of his people and his many intense battles with enemies. There are plenty of elements that make this an epic poem. There are many instances where the poem shows characteristics needed for an epic. There are great battles between heroic figures and large villains. Beowulf appears to the land of Herot. Herot is an enemy of Beowulf but he is there to help Herot in a time of need. There is a great monster killing the…

Heroic Conviction The tales of heroes have always fascinated the minds of men. They have been known to leave their listener, upon hearing of such strength, feeling empowered to live heroically themselves. Perhaps learning of the stories of two martyrs, both by the name of Thomas—Thomas Becket and Thomas More—was what prompted Peter Glenville and Fred Zinnemann to use their God-given talents of creative vision and film making craftsmanship to bring to life and pass on the legacy of these valiant…

What is a hero to you? A hero is different for each individual in the sense that it could be human to one person, a character to another, or multiple figures. Ordinarily, a hero can vary due to the culture, race, age, etc. When the mind is young, it tends to be significantly creative and imaginative, making it livelier and brilliant listening to a kid’s perspective on their hero. Although the idea or definition of a hero has changed in various aspects, it did not change completely. The typical…

If you have ever watched The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings, you have had the desire to jump into the battle, mercilessly slaughtering orcs until there are none left to stand against you. In Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, you can do just that, all the while avenging your family in the process.The game is mostly in a 3rd person perspective, and as you progress, you gain access to special abilities and aids. You play as Talion, a Ranger of Gondor who is stationed at the Black Gate of Mordor when it…

Thura stood at the end of the great jagged chasm. The young orc’s powerful hand instinctively tightened on the ax as she sought in vain a way across. Thick and muscular of limb and torso, the orc was a skilled fighter despite barely being of adult years. Yet now her broad, rough-hewn features twisted into something more childlike, more fearful, as she ran back and forth without success in her search. Her wide, tusked mouth frowned. Thura shook her head and murmured a wordless protest. Her heavy…

One of the biggest factors that separate good roguelikes from not-so-good roguelikes is the balance between progression and replayability. Once More With Gusto’s Eternal Step is a 2D roguelike action-adventure game with a great progression system that makes every challenging playthrough worthwhile. Like most other roguelikes, Eternal Step is set in a tower that has endless floors full of traps, treasures, and monsters. Every floor is only one room and these rooms seem to be randomly generated.…