Translated by Burton Raffel, Beowulf is a heroic epic that tells of the trials and tribulations and the journey of the great Geat warrior Beowulf. The story of Beowulf tells of the life and death of the great Geat warrior Beowulf. ... After Beowulf's death the world goes back to being hectic, the feat of bringing back wisdom to humanity was refused by the death of Beowulf. The character of Beowulf is the Anglo-Saxton ideal hero. ... The heroic epic of Beowulf shows the separation, initiation and the return of the great Geat warrior Beowulf. ...

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The Beowulf was written by Burton Raffel. ... Beowulf was very loyal and he had self-confident. ... Beowulf was supremely ethical. ... Beowulf and Batman share almost the same ethic code. ... Beowulf posses many more good things. ...

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Beowulf, which is translated, by Burton raffle, is about a warrior who killed monsters and saved a city. ... (Raffel 346-348). ... The infamous killer fought for his freedom, wanting no flesh but retreat," (Raffel 443-445.) while Odysseus fought the suitors who were human beings. ... (Raffel 153-159) The men"s bragging is one of their characteristics. ... (Raffel 89-90) It shows that they"d sacrifice for their gods. ...

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Grendel is portrayed as a horrifying creature in the epic poem of "Beowulf", translated by Burton Raffel. ... "Beowulf" almost preaches to you to join Christianity. ... In "Beowulf" the people of Hrothgar's kingdom made sure they didn't praise Beowulf more than their king. Also in "Beowulf", Queen Weltho made sure she saluted her husband first, then his soldiers, and last but not least, Beowulf. ... In "Beowulf", Beowulf showed tremendous heroism by going to fight Grendel. ...

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In Burton Raffel's translation of the epic poem, Beowulf, the main character shows his heroic qualities as he matures from a valiant warrior to a wise leader. ... Theses two quotes show the power that Beowulf had. ... Then came Beowulf's later years as king of the Geats. ... Beowulf had made the ultimate sacrifice for his people. ... Beowulf also sacrificed himself for others. ...

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The death of Grendel in Burton Raffel's Beowulf is portrayed as a monumental event that has the power to affect the fate of a nation. ... Grendel's terrible anger hung over our heads too long, dropping down misery; but the Almighty makes miracles when He pleases, wonder after wonder, and this world rests in His hands" (Raffel line 928-932). ... The battle was over, Beowulf had been granted new glory" (Raffel lines 815-819). ... He feels taunted by Beowulf throughout the struggle of power that eventually leads to his death. He hears Beowulf whispering to him; teasing him. ...

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"Be not as Hermod" The fragment between lines 1724-1769 of Burton Raffel's translation of Beowulf includes many important elements of Anglo Saxon culture and epic poem characteristics. ... Hrothgar reminds Beowulf "[ ] that it will all end, and too soon?"... Fate will carry Beowulf through the path that has been design for him; it should lead to where he was meant to end. ... Beowulf's name has to linger in history forever. ... Beowulf still has a long life left, and enough time to prove his power in many different ways. ...

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Beowulf Beowulf is an ancient Anglo-Saxon poem translated by Burton Raffel. ... In Beowulf, Beowulf, hero of the Geats, exerts an incredible amount of physical strength. Beowulf doesn't use a sword while fighting Grendel; Beowulf uses his bare hands. ... A.; & Marshall, J. 2002. pg. 43) as Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm. ... Beowulf's second notable trait is his incredible valor in battle. ...

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In the epic of Beowulf, the warrior Beowulf risks his life for the people of King Hrothgar. "I mean to stand, not to run from his shooting flames, stand till fate decides which of us wins" (Burton Raffel 45). These moral decisions are revealed in the epic of Beowulf. ... Beowulf is a hero that won't let fear affect his performance. ... Huck is the complete opposite of Beowulf. ...

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In Beowulf, Burton Raffel portrays many aspects of Anglo-Saxon lifestyle, especially the importance of weaponry, women's role in society, and the significance of Christianity. ... Warriors remained "prepared behind [their] high shield" (Raffel 35). ...

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In Beowulf, Burton Raffel portrays many aspects of Anglo-Saxon lifestyle, especially the importance of weaponry, women's role in society, and the significance of Christianity. ... Warriors remained "prepared behind [their] high shield" (Raffel 35). ...

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• Has Bibliography
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