Wiglaf

The Anglo-Saxon people relied heavily on numerous values and ideals. Strangely, women in the community had more powers than they would in later time periods. They thought boasting was essential and were known to seek revenge. They believed in the concept of fate and everyone immensely valued loyalty and codes of honor. Oral poets, also known as scops, were an imperative part of loyalty, codes of honor, and revenge. Most people could not read or write, so the reciting of poetry was the only way…

warrior he was but decides to go in search for the dragon. As he enters the cave he and his men fight the dragon, most of his men die and as he is bitten he asks one of his warriors named Wiglaf to search the gold and to grab an armload of the treasure for his people. Beowulf's last words before he died were that Wiglaf must now look out for the…

takes a shield, and a sword. He goes in alone. The dragon starts to melt his shield. His men realize he is losing and all but one run. Wiglaf stays to help his king. Beowulf ends up getting bit in the neck. Before he dies him and Wiglaf stab the dragon and kill it. Beowulf finals request is to see and treasure. Since Beowulf doesn’t have any kin, he names Wiglaf…

The battle of good and evil can be interpreted in many ways throughout the entire story. The good represents Beowulf and Wiglaf, the evil represents the three monsters Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon. Each character can relate to the good and evil of modern day, which can be hatred or corruption in everyday life. Each Battle is between good and evil, there are three battles in the book the represents this. Beowulf battles with each of the monsters represent the battle between good and…

King Harold, the true legend himself, was the last king during the Anglo-Saxon period. His legacy would last forever. He was a competitive fighter that never gave up and whose victories were well known. He had an aggressive and arrogant personality, but his motives were never self-centered. In 1066 A.D. “both Tostig and Harald Hardrada invaded England to unseat King Harold, but both attacks failed” (n.p, Norman Conquest of England, The History Guy). This shows how magnificent his strength was…

Beowulf is the largest and most complex epic composed in the history of English literature. The epic is written around a protagonist named Beowulf who was the mightiest man on earth. Since Beowulf was the strongest and most powerful man around, he was called upon to fight in three major battles. The major battles that Beowulf fought in were with two monsters and one fierce dragon at the very end of the epic. The battles that Beowulf fought in made him a heroic character that would be remembered…

Beowulf was a Geatish hero in this poem, who encountered many battles. His first battle was with Grendel, a demon that terrorizes the the King’s Mead Hall and preys on Hrothgar’s warriors. His second battle was with Grendel’s mother, and third was with the fire-breathing dragon. His battles show him to be the strongest, most capable warrior around. Beowulf sailed to Denmark with a group of men, determined to defeat Grendel. Beowulf’s father had once been done a huge favor by Hrothgar, and so…

Many people think that Beowulf is a epic hero because of the traits he possesses. Epic heroes need certain characteristics and traits that are different from the norm. Traits of an epic hero include a great amount of bravery, strength, and courage that no other could possess. Beowulf showed us as the reader those heroic characteristics in the battle against Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and also the dragon. He is indeed a epic hero because of defeating those three monsters with the traits that…

Epic poems often consist of heroes. These heroes must follow the steps of the Hero’s Journey to fulfill the traits of a hero. Beowulf is a great example of a hero that contained all the traits of a hero in an epic poem. A hero is an individual that is full of courage and bravery. A good hero like Beowulf is often admired for traits related to their generosity and putting others first. Beowulf stood out as a hero mainly for his courage. It can be proven that Beowulf is courageous because he…

eloquent speakers, and capable of leading. Beowulf embodies all of these characters, he is known for being a great warrior, he battles and defeat many opponents throughout his life. When he speaks he inspires people to follow him, as shown through Wiglaf. He is a capable leader, because he leads his warriors in battles and instructs them whats the best thing to do. Also in every battle everyone is depending on him, they follow what he does, they put all of their trust in him. All of these Anglo…