Homer’s Odyssey clearly illustrates the characteristics of epic literature and cultural values in ancient Greece‚ especially nostos‚ the protagonist’s long journey home by sea. Throughout the epic‚ Homer utilizes the writing strategy of conflict. This develops the central idea that the journey of the hero teaches him valuable lessons and ultimately transforms him. The use of conflict between Odysseus and monsters‚ as well as human enemies‚ demonstrates that he learns to control his hubris by the
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The Impact of Christianity on ‘Beowulf’ Composed by Ebony-Lee Corbyn. Beowulf is widely regarded as one of the earliest known works in the English Lexicon. The epic poem was originally performed orally for entertainment purposes‚ and evidence from the text itself suggests that it was later written down and preserved by a Christian monk. The literary piece is heavily influenced by Christian beliefs and ethos‚ which provides for further development of derivative themes within the
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to aid others in ways large or small‚ but what about Beowulf? While he may not spring to mind‚ Beowulf perfectly emphasizes heroic qualities-those of an epic hero. In the Anglo-Saxon folk epic Beowulf‚ he uses strength‚ skill‚ and a little help from the gods to defeat a series of deadly and monstrous foes. Beowulf’s honor‚ courage‚ and prowess in battle mark him as one of literature’s great epic heroes. Courage is essential to any hero. Beowulf demonstrates no shortage of bravery-this is apparent
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Beowulf is loosely divided into three parts‚ each of which centers around Beowulf’s fight with a particular monster: first Grendel‚ then Grendel’s mother‚ then the dragon. One can argue that this structure relates to the theme of the epic in that each monster presents a specific moral challenge against which the Anglo-Saxon heroic code can be measured and tested. Beowulf’s fight with Grendel evokes the importance of reputation as a means of expanding one’s existence beyond death. Grendel’s great
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Running head: CULTURAL VALUES AND PERSONAL ETHICS PAPER Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper MBA/500 Foundations of Problem-Based Learning R. Garth Ferrell April 23‚ 2006 University of Phoenix Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper Every day people make decisions that may have profound effect on their personal and/or professional lives as well as the lives of others. The decision people make have a foundation on their personal‚ cultural‚ and perhaps organizational values. When these
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Are your beliefs worth dying for? Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight are two clear examples of cultural values. In each of the stories the heroes embody the virtues of bravery‚ honor‚ strength‚ and their challenge of helping others. These two heroes help the reader understand how a hero from the middle Ages would be like and what they were willing to do for their battles and necessary triumphs. Although Beowulf and Sir Gawain are represented in a similar way of heroes‚ each fill a different
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Running head: CULTURAL VALUES AND PERSONAL ETHICS PAPER Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper University of Phoenix Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper [The introduction goes here. It should be one or two paragraphs explaining the findings of your paper. The introduction should prepare the reader for the contents of the paper by previewing the three main topics in your paper. Be sure to end with a transition word or sentence to lead into Section 1 of your paper. Triple click
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CULTURAL VALUES AND PERSONAL ETHICS PAPER Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper I think that ethics are ones values‚ beliefs‚ morals and are derived from ones up-bringing‚ family values‚ customs and beliefs. Environment may influence one ’s ethics and values. Ethics are put into play when you are placed in a situation which you do not feel comfortable in or when you feel that something or someone is not behaving in accordance
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Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper Almost every individual in the US believes that he or she is part of the majority. Almost every citizen believes that his or her choices are the right one. If we all believe that we are correct and the majority‚ why is their so much conflict in this country? The answer is simple but the solution is not. We all base our beliefs on different racial‚ religious‚ and cultural backgrounds and each one of us has been raised differently from the next. Personal
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1. Discuss any differences in cultural values or nonverbal communication that you are aware of between your culture and your friend’s culture. Culture is defined as the complex whole that includes knowledge‚ belief‚ art‚ law‚ morals‚ customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by humans as members of society. Now‚ we look at the meaning of nonverbal communication. Non-verbal communication means communication without the use of spoken language. Nonverbal communication includes gestures
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