The story of Beowulf as the greatest Anglo-Saxon hero was passed down orally until it was written down in 700. ... The first instance of Christian editorializing we see in Beowulf is in the chapter where he battles Grendel. ... The last thing Beowulf says he will do is leave the outcome up to the infinite wisdom of God. ... Throughout the rest of Beowulf we see more Christian references. ... The Christians also changed Beowulf's death passage. ...

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A Response to Seamus Heaney's Translation of "Beowulf" The praised epic poem "Beowulf" is the first great epic poem in English literature. ... Beowulf sails to the Danish shore with fourteen of his bravest men. ... At the feast, Unferth taunts Beowulf with the stories he has heard of Beowulf's swimming contest with Brecca. ... The Geats sleep the following night when Grendel attacks and fights with Beowulf. ... As for Beowulf himself, he seems to be both pagan and Christian in his orientation. ...

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We may never know whether Beowulf was initially pagan or Christian. ... There is much emphasis on the Christian elements in Beowulf. ... Beowulf's strength seems to be a gift from God. ... In his battle with Beowulf, there is the need of a Savior. Beowulf then sacrifices his life for the people of his kingdom. ...

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Through looking at the texts of Beowulf and of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, we can clearly see the dramatic change in society's attitude regarding Christianity. From the time Beowulf was written in 750, until Sir Gawain's creation in 1400, there was a remarkable surge of interest in Christianity. ... In Beowulf, anytime it would mention a culture or religion other than Christianity, the scop would mention their negative aspects. ... There was a warning about pride given over by Hrothgar, as well as pride being the cause of Beowulf's death. ... Christianity developed from the...

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The epic poem of Beowulf was written by up to six different authors. ... For example, after Beowulf has succeeded in injuring Grendel, (who fled), great speeches take place by Hrothgar and Beowulf, praising God's victory. ... A concept of sin against God is also prevalent in the story of Beowulf. ... As punishment God sends Beowulf to defeat Grendel. ... In chapter fourteen Beowulf states, "But God's will was against me ". ...

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Take for example Beowulf. In Beowulf we see different kind of wars being unleashed; we see the conquering, adventurous kind of war in the character of Beowulf and his kind, but with Grendel we see an attack. ... We see in Grendel hate, revenge, anger, etc.; and in Beowulf we see power, glory, heroism and honor. Beowulf loved to fight and there was no other way for him to die than to die with honor fighting. ... He had nothing to loose, no mater the outcome of the fight Beowulf would have his honor intact, because if he losses he had gone in glory and courage, but if he wins he would be even gr...

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Beowulf, the great heroic epic, displays theses values and the qualities they expected of a hero. ... Beowulf had several qualities of a hero. ... Beowulf was so eager to go to sea that he has a hero's boast of the adventures, and also had a noble birth which mend he was a powerful person. Beowulf had a lot of fate in him and we see that when he crosses the North Sea to help another king. ...

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