Wiglaf

to believe Batman would lose; this of course left true Batman fans on the edge of their seats hoping he would win. Like Batman, Beowulf fought tough foes such as the dragon, which cost him his life, even though he won with the help of his sidekick Wiglaf. Beowulf shows many different Anglo-Saxon hero characteristics including bravery, honor and selflessness when fighting his adversaries just like Batman did when fighting Bane. In the poem, Beowulf displays his bravery in many different ways.…

Pride is something everyone posses or obtains throughout his or her life. Pride can be beneficial, the reminder of one’s achievements to help sustain one during a time of distress, or while proving oneself to another. In contrast, pride can also be detrimental to a situation. One’s boastfulness can cloud his or her vision and make every environment seem like one advantageous to that person. Pride can even lead to a death, whether that be physical or metaphorical. As a result of excessive plume,…

(38). Beowulf was so used to fighting his own battles, as he got older his strength was taken away from him. When the dragon attacked his land it was his responsibility to protect his people. He was overwhelmed by the dragon and had to be saved by Wiglaf one of the Thanes. Now his strength is no longer a strength it has been turned into a weakness. Even though when Beowulf was younger he had the strength as he grew older he thought he would never have weaknesses like…

good king. Beowulf fought many monsters and opponents, but was always victorious, until he met the dragon and faced his final battle. The elegiac feeling during the death of Beowulf brings about is significance when Beowulf says, “Take what I leave, Wiglaf, lead my people, help them; my time is gone” because it conveys a feeling of sadness and helplessness which makes the poem an elegy (Beowulf ln 807-809). After the death of Beowulf, the mood of the play completely changes. One can tell that…

Vengeance in Beowulf One of the most important elements in Anglo-Saxon society is the adherence to the heroic code. This code values bravery, courage, glory, and fame in a warrior. If a warrior could demonstrate these qualities perfectly, he was considered a hero. However, heroism in Beowulf is not spontaneous actions, but instead, it is a product of seeking revenge for a wrongdoing. This pattern of vengeance gives warriors an opportunity to prove themselves as heroes and keeps the tribe…

Hero “I need a hero! I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the end of the night. He’s gotta be strong. And he’s gotta be fast. And he’s gotta be fresh from the fight” (Tyler). Like Bonnie Tyler, the Geats need a hero to protect them. Beowulf comes to the Geats’ rescue by ripping Grendel’s arm off, decapitating Grendel’s mother, and stabbing the dragon. The almighty Beowulf exhibits superhuman strength, uses cunning tactics, and displays sharp skills with a sword. By playing to his strengths, Beowulf…

Evil is defined as morally wrong or bad. Usually when something is evil, people will rally against it and try to purge it from the land. Yet, when a creature is put in a scenario that would even cause a human to become furious, how can it be deemed evil? A dragon is a beast, and in Beowulf it is simply an animal. An animal cannot be judged on standards for humans. The acts done by a beast are based on a different scale than the acts of a human. For an animal has neither the level of intelligence…

The Virtuous Vice Pride is an exaggerated feeling of satisfaction. Some might say that pride is the spawn of an unchecked ego. Others could argue that pride is embodied by the denial of truth, or the expectation of nature to reflect an inaccurate or grandiose personal belief. When nature does not reflect this belief; disorientation and confusion is created within the believer. As the believer tries to reconcile their beliefs with nature’s truths, they can become enraged or empowered and…

had any battles to fight if it was not for his loyalty towards Hrothgar. Beowulf left his home country to protect Hrothgar. Not only did he place loyalty towards Hrothgar, but to those who will protect his homeland when he dies. He puts trust into Wiglaf with being the new king and protecting the treasure,, as well. Loyalty is alive within the whole story. Beowulf lives on in the people’s hearts due to his loyal traits. Courage is the idea of accomplishing something that frightens one. It is…

In the poem, Beowulf, there are references to Christianity or correlation between the Germanic culture and Christianity culture when the story was written and inspired by. The poets’ main purpose was to show the correlation between the two. Critics who have read the poem have brought up that the poet is placing a parallel with Beowulf and God near the end of the poem. However, these correlations do not truly depict Beowulf as a God like character, he is only a standard Germanic hero. The…