1. Beowulf
Beowulf written with the traditional epic direction had whole phrases taken from the bards who sang many other legends. " Beowulf is at least in part a study of kingship "of the attributes of a good king, of the difficulties he faces and how he overcomes them, of the problems of succession that arise upon his death."" ... When Beowulf prepared to fight the dragon, Wiglaf follows Beowulf. ... Beowulf fights the dragon, and Beowulf's sword could not penetrate the dragon's skin. The dragon got the best of Beowulf. ... Irony becomes an impractical guide to the real time knight...
- Word Count: 1637
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: High School