Beowulf is the expression of the heroic ideal because even when he knew he was going to lose the battle with the dragon, which is shown in line 1716; "His mind was most mournful, angry, eager for slaughter; fate hovered over him, so soon to fall on that old man, to seek out his hidden spirit, to split life and body; flesh was to confine the soul of the king only a little longer- Beowulf still bravely fought until death overtook the king. ... This battle with the dragon also brought forth a new hero-Wiglaf. ...

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It quotes, "The Dragon is by the side of the road, watching those who pass. ... We go to the father of souls, but it is necessary to pass by the dragon." ... This quote about the "dragon" relates to the story in that the anonymous ordinary family sets out on a road trip to Florida, and the passengers are consequently "devoured" by the Misfit and his accomplices. ... The Misfit exemplifies the dragon with his redneck appearance and scholarly spectacles. He finds the family on the side of the road, just as the quote states, "The dragon is by the side of the road..." ...

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It quotes, "The Dragon is by the side of the road, watching those who pass. ... We go to the father of souls, but it is necessary to pass by the dragon." ... This quote about the "dragon" relates to the story in that the anonymous ordinary family sets out on a road trip to Florida, and the passengers are consequently "devoured" by the Misfit and his accomplices. ... The Misfit exemplifies the dragon with his redneck appearance and scholarly spectacles. He finds the family on the side of the road, just as the quote states, "The dragon is by the side of the road..." ...

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Hello my name is Robin W. Jr and I am sixteen years old I live in Middletown, Connecticut where I attend Middletown High School. I've lived in Middletown for my whole life and plan to soon attend college. You may not know too much about me so I am going to tell you what makes me the person ...

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Although the destination is significant, the journey is far more important. A person's identity and the destination itself are shaped by the obstacles and experiences encountered during their journey. The experiences and obstacles are necessary to the journey, whereas the destination is not because ...

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