Wiglaf

The Joy of Grendel “Is it joy feel?”(Gardner 173). These were the some of the last words uttered by Grendel before his demise. Why does Grendel feel this joy? Grendel had suffered inwardly all his life. Why is at this time, when Grendel is defeated Beowulf, does he feel joy? Perhaps, Grendel is feeling joy because this was the end of his struggle the two beliefs he encounters in the novel. At Grendel’s death, he has a revelation that he should have had while he was still living. In the…

To be a tragic hero one must possess nobility, misfortune, recognition, tragic flaw, irony, and catharsis. These elements characterize the strength of a true tragic hero. Each aspect allows those to understand the meaning, the motive, and the misery each tragic hero faces. Tragic heroes overcome what most cannot, and still thrive for greatness in the mix of it all. Any hero must obtain a noble birth; must be a great warrior, must be known for his heroic acts, and must face supernatural foes or…

How often do we think about where our family traditions started? It could be something our parents created or something that has been going on for many years. Some of the things we do might be cultural or are rooted from our religion. Hospitality is a tradition that has been shared around the world in the past and present. Part of the medieval Christian faith was to be hospitable because it was important to welcome strangers into your home. Gift giving was also a big part of the middle ages…

breathing dragon burns his great hall. Beowulf leads his men to fight the dragon. Even though Beowulf is now king he chooses to fight alongside his warriors instead of sending them off alone. Beowulf bravely fights the fire breathing dragon with Wiglaf and dies in the process. He died an honorable death, never running away from…

Perhaps the most radical type of love is Agape or selfless love. This type of love derives its definition of love being altruistic to ones partner. This love could make a person willing to ensure difficulty that have no benefit to oneself, especially arises from one's partner. This style of love is mostly basic on sacrificing for others, being unconditional and selfless ("What Is Selfless Love?"). Agape is sometimes referenced with religious ideas and believes. These lovers view their lover as a…

Beowulf Beowulf is an epic poem that revolves around several battles between Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel’s mother and a dragon. Beowulf is an epic hero that is subjected to fate and cannot escape his mortality. He is the leader of the Geats and is characterized as a mighty, powerful, and bold warrior. He also becomes fearful of death towards the end and is worried when encountering certain battles. With this in mind, he displays these characteristics several times throughout the poem by resolving…

respected peoples in both Anglo-Saxon and Indian culture. Both Beowulf and Rama have many people loyal to them, Beowulf the tribe of the Geats, Rama the people of Ayodhya as well as other wanderers. Near the end of Beowulf, after the dragon kills Beowulf, Wiglaf speaks to the other warriors who did not stay by Beowulf’s fight against the dragon: “But when the worst happened/ too few rallied around the prince” (Beowulf 2882). “too few rallied” speaks of the warriors shirking from battle,…

As he was dying, Beowulf told Wiglaf, one of his men, to bring him the dragon’s treasure. Instead of being buried with it, Beowulf gave it to his people. “I give thanks that I behold this treasure here in front of me, that I have been allowed to leave my people so well endowed on the…

Set in sixth century Northern Europe, the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf recounts the exploits of a strong and skillful warrior and his heroic quest for greatness. Spanning over fifty decades, Beowulf, a loyal thane and the eventual king of Geatland, bravely defeats two man-eating monsters and a fire-breathing dragon to secure legendary prominence. By chronicling the glory-seeking adventures of the ode’s protagonist, the poet effectively juxtaposes Beowulf’s prideful thirst for glory against…

Facing your fears or turning your weaknesses into a strength is something not very many people do. In Beowulf: A New Telling by Robert Nye that is something the hero, Beowulf, does. On page 29, it says “He admits to his weaknesses and in admitting they become his strengths.” This shows that he doesn’t separate good and evil, but he knows that there is good and evil in everyone. With this power, he is able to defeat many monsters of darkness. I would recommend this book to someone who thinks…