example‚ the reason that Beowulf becomes so well known and famous is because he defeats an evil demon (Grendel). A hero is someone who possesses a vast amount of courage and someone who is known for overcoming a certain obstacle(s). An evil figure is often the obstacle that the hero must over come; it is someone or something that is often thought of as immortal and feared by the public. Without Grendel or any short of evil figure‚ Beowulf would not have made a name for himself. When it comes down to
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is used in many scenes throughout the book. This Violence is shown especially when Beowulf fights Grendel and Grendel’s mother because of the way the author describes the battle. Grendel was a monster that had terrorized the city of Heorot for twelve winters before Beowulf came. The King of the Danes called him to fight the monster because of Beowulf’s previous accomplishment. The Violence Grendel uses against Heorot gives
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battles during the epic. No matter the odds stacked against him‚ Beowulf does not hesitate to plunge into a fight. For example‚ Beowulf traveled from Geatland to Denmark with the purpose of defending Hrothgar and his people in Herot against the evil Grendel. Beowulf vows to
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strength as a warrior and a leader. When Grendel arrived at Herot‚ the other warriors “could not scratch at his skin‚ for that sin-stained demon had bewitched all men’s weapons‚ laid spells that blunted every mortal man’s blade.”(92-94). Beowulf took charge and used his own hands to fight and eventually defeat Grendel since his fellow men could not do so. This conveys how Beowulf was not only physically strong in battle‚ but how he took charge to defeat Grendel since the others were unable to. Beowulf
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When Beowulf returns victoriously to his homeland after the defeat of Grendel‚ one might expect that the text would praise him and celebrate his triumphs. This is indeed the case in lines 2163-2210‚ however the author also chooses this moment to reveal an unexpected aspect of the hero’s lowly past: that before he left for the Danish lands‚ King Hygelac and the Geat people “had never much esteemed [Beowulf] in the mead-hall”. A similar surprising moment arises just after our hero kills Grendel’s mother
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there Grendel‚ what have you been up to? Oh I have been stocking up on food for the winter and trying to not be disturbed by those humans having the time of their lives singing and being annoying‚ what about you Merith? I’ve been trying to settle down and find someplace to live. Wait! Shh. Do you hear that Merith? Ugh this is the fourth time this week that those idiot humans have been partying and disturbing every one! I’m going to go teach them a lesson . I wouldn’t do that Grendel. And why
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The Importance of Beowulf in Modern America By Jennifer Carley Modern culture and literature include many stories of great heroes and fictional adventures. Many people grow up reading about these great adventures and looking up to the heroes of the stories. Heroes are great roll models because they are portrayed as courageous and trustworthy individuals‚ two very admirable qualities. Despite numerous cultural and technological advancements‚ life in modern America continues to bear resemblance to
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the aid of many who need him‚ one of his first encounters was with the demon Grendel. After fighting Grendel Beowulf then killed his mother after she retaliated. Years after these two fights Beowulf would then‚ at the age of 50‚ kill a dragon that was terrorising his citizens. Beowulf would secede in doing this but in doing so he would die as well. The first battle that Beowulf fought was against the demonic beast Grendel. In this fight he helped out the Dans out of desire for renown and honor. He
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Beowulf introduces two kings: Beowulf‚ the protagonist of the story‚ the famed hero who slays monsters with his bare hands and then becomes king of the Geats‚ and Hrothgar‚ the king of the Danish court‚ who is grateful for Beowulf ’s help in overcoming Grendel and his mother. A king received respect for wealth‚ fame‚ and warriors‚ during the time in which the poem Beowulf takes place. However‚ a king should go beyond these basic "needs" and become one with his people. This is achievable by depending on
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import of Beowulf heroism First moment of heroism has been the fight with Grendel “Entire episode…involving Grendel’s mother has been viewed as largely extraneous‚ a blot upon the thematic and structural unity of the poem”. Critical emphasis to the second fight‚ “climatic moment” at the bottom of the mere rather than in Heorot Addressed herself to proving that the dam‚ far from being an extraneous extension of Grendel‚ is “more important socially and symbolically”
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