The epic Beowulf, is the most important work of Old English literature, and is well deserved of the distinction. The epic tells the story of a hero prince named Beowulf. ... The concept called comitatus exists in the poem. ... In conclusion, the author of Beowulf was very effective in using Christian elements in his poem. "A poet leaves his mark on a poem through the techniques he uses." ...
A Response to Seamus Heaney's Translation of "Beowulf" The praised epic poem "Beowulf" is the first great epic poem in English literature. ... One of the most dominating aspects of this praised epic poem is the various themes. ... It is apparent that the unknown author of the poem is an Anglo-Saxon Christian who wrote about a hero who lived in a period and culture where pagan worship prevailed. ... In the poem, Grendel is characterized as being a descendent from the first murderer, Cain. ... Throughout the poem there are odd juxtapositions between pagan beliefs in fate and personal pro...
Grendel is portrayed as a horrifying creature in the epic poem of "Beowulf", translated by Burton Raffel. ... In "Beowulf, heroism and fame are two of the most important thing to the people all through the poem. ... In the poem of "Beowulf" religion is present from beginning to end. ... Both were present in the epic poem. ...
Throughout the epic, the Anglo-Saxon storyteller uses many elements to build a certain depth to the characters. ... Many of the characters in Beowulf are, like in most epics, defined by their status. ... In addition to using Honor and wealth to define a character's character, the story-teller(s) have incorporated alternating Biblical and Paganistic motifs in the epic-poem. The original Epic was obviously Paganistic due to the time period of it's creation. ... This deed serves throughout the epic serves as a symbol of Beowulf's Goodness. ...
Heroism Beowulf, an epic hero from sixth century Scandinavia, is truly the embodiment of the ideals of his time. ... In the time when this epic was first told though being that self-assured was not a bad thing. ... Still for all the higher ideals of this epic hero the reason that he was so glorified was very simple. ... Though the poem states Hrothgar as a noble, wise, and benevolent ruler only wanting good for his people he was no hero because he lacked the necessary physical pre-requisites. ...
Kennedy A translator of Beowulf Like many great epics and novels of the ages, Beowulf is based on the triumph of good over evil. ... In those respects, Beowulf is similar to King Arthur's "Knights of the Round Table" and Odysseus, from Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. ...
A typical question that the reader encounters as he/she reads the Old English poem, Beowulf, an epic with unknown authorship. ... Grendel embodies the emotion of envy throughout the poem. ... Therefore, Grendel and his Harris 5 mother's human-like qualities as well as their monstrous personage are major factors throughout the poem, thus questioning the true "evil- of these creatures. ...
The treasure in this epic poem is referred to as "the heathen trove"(line 2216) or "heathen gold"(line 2276). ... They do not take the form of some ugly ogre or a fire-breathing creature but the essence of them is present in the poem in the form of people. ...
