These dialogues occur during Chapter fourteen, and even though the chapter is only two pages long, God's power, grace, and glory are mentioned ten times. ... Beowulf alike refers to God's power and says of Grendel, "Let him burn in torment, lying and trembling, waiting for the brightness of God to bring him his reward." ... Hrothgar mentions this decision when he says, "The woman who bore him, whoever, wherever, alive now, or dead, knew the grace of God of our fathers, was granted a son for her glory and His." This passage states that Beowulf's mother was judged to be good by...

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Where as today anyone boasting that their "days of youth had been filled with glory" and that they could single-handedly do what armies of other men couldn't would have been thought arrogant Beowulf merely garnered respect. ... Beowulf refused to take any advantage in the fight versus Grendel not only for the honor involved, but because it would lessen his glory, which seems to be the main reason for his many battles. ... Perhaps in the minds of these early Englishmen his strength was a sign of his god-given power, but still he never would have been the hero he was with only his honor a...

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We could typify the whole of Puritan doctrine as theocentric, that is, as revolving around God and His glory. ... "The whole creature is resigned... to the obedience and glory of its maker, said one Puritan. When a man resigns himself to God, he is freed to live his whole life to God's glory. ... He is "the winner of fights, the arch-warrior" (1311) who places faith in the idea that "the Divine Lord in His wisdom" will "grant the glory of victory to whichever side He sees fit." (685-687) Beowulf is, in short, nigh supremely powerful - but is such because of his faith in God. ......

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The characters in Beowulf, and its original audience, want glory, the perpetuation of fame, and to remain alive in human memory across time and space. Glory in Beowulf is usually connected with heroism in battle and with generosity. Treasure is the outward manifestation of glory. ... This notion depicts the incessant struggle of keeping one's own treasure while simultaneously seizing it from different forces, which indicates an Anglo-Saxon society that is falling apart because the values of their community that are based purely off of loyalty, glory, and prosperity bring many consequences...

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He raises the kingdom from despair, allowing it to become a great power led by King Hrothgar. To the thanes he is an "...old heart-string scratcher, memory scraper." (46) With his encouragement the king's kingdom grows and he "...builds a magnificent meadhall high on a hill.... to stand forever as a sign of the glory and justice of Hrothgar Danes." (47) The Shaper's messages are always filled with hope. "...the old man sings of a glorious meadhall whose light would shine to the ends of the ragged world." (47) Because of his encouragement, the kingdom prospers. ... With his messages...

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He doesn't go to Daneland to gain more riches or glory for his name, but to help an ally of his people. ... Man disgusts Grendel because of how he gets power and how he then covers up what he doesn't want to live with, while Beowulf sees man as the shaper wants man to be seen, as glorious, righteous, and grand. ...

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In line 1751 heaven is referred to as "future glory" and "eternal happiness", the place to rest after accomplishing everything you have to do in life. ... By the end of the passage, in order to show the warrior that everything changes and nothing lasts forever, Hrothgar makes use of mutability when saying "Your strength, your power [ ] You"ll return them where they came from"(1761-1763). ... Beowulf still has a long life left, and enough time to prove his power in many different ways. ...

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Even though Beowulf's accomplishment is remarkable, his glory is short lived. ... It is quite evident to the reader that he is no ordinary man, but has the power of numerous men as shown by the lifting of the giant-made sword. ...

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Although she lacks the power and strength of Grendel, she sees no fear ahead but only the anger she possesses toward the Danes and Geats for the death of her son. ... " For the killing of Abel the Eternal Lord exacted a price: Cain got no good from committing that murder because the Almighty made him anathema and out of the curse of his exile there sprang ogres and elves and evil phantoms - (35, lines 107-112) Grendel gains pleasure from his raids of the Heorot, for it symbolizes all that he detests concerning mankind: man's success, glory, joy, and the favoritism expressed by ...

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Beowulf possesses many superhuman abilities, such as the amazing power to hold his breath under water for an unlimited period of time. ... He has the power of twenty men in his arm alone and his leadership skills are superb. ... Beowulf had a band of mighty men, willing to die for their leader, and this in turn gave Beowulf much power. ... Beowulf knows that he is human, and in the end, after all his glory, he dies. ...

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The Service of Beowulf The passage I chose for this essay is on pages 72-73, lines 631-661, from Beowulf. Beowulf spoke, son of Ecgtheow: "I resolved that when I set out over the waves, sat down in my ship with my troop of soldiers, that I would entirely fulfill the wishes of your p...

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Throughout the poem there are odd juxtapositions between pagan beliefs in fate and personal prowess, on the one hand, and an acknowledgement of an All Mighty Power or God, on the other. ... As Beowulf ages, and becomes an elderly king, he seems to lean towards a Christian credo, as when he thanks the "everlasting Lord of all/ to the King of Glory" (2794-2795) for letting him view the slain Dragon's treasure before he dies. ...

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", just wonderfully expresses how when we get to a level of brain power, we can better control our pride. I hope to one day be able to control my pride with more confidence and will power. ... Another powerful quote from Beowulf is "Inspired by the thought of glory, the war-king threw his whole strength behind a sword stroke and connected with the skull....

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Because this threat is unlike any other that Beowulf has ever encountered, he may accept this challenge against Grendel as a way to enhance his own personal glory in addition to helping the Danes. ... The Green Knight enters Arthur's court and questions the real power of the court. ... Beowulf lives in a pagan society where human beings are directed by a power outside of their control. ...

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The people of that time did not believe that they possessed free will, or had power and control to determine how things will happen. ... He is well aware of that, "but as king of the people [he] shall pursue this fight for the glory of winning" (lines 2513-2514). ...

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The people of time did not believe that they possess free will, or have power and control to determine how things will happen. ... He is well aware of that, "but as king of the people [he] shall pursue this fight for the glory of winning" (lines 2513-2514). ...

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