Although some aspects of pagan attitudes still lurk within Beowulf, its Christian values are clear. ... After Grendel's defeat Beowulf claims that he, "was granted the glory of winning" (817-18). ... The author of Beowulf gives high esteem to the mother of Beowulf, saying that God must have "bestowed a grace on her" and that she brought forth a "flower of manhood," a further parallel between Jesus and Beowulf. ... This leads us to some of the Christian contradictions that appear in Beowulf. ... Then, instead of speaking more about the sweet afterlife Beowulf will...

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Beowulf was a long and Old English literature written by an unknown Christian author who imposed religion on the story. ... The Dragon Beowulf fought could represent the three headed Dog in Greek mythology that guided the hell. ... Beowulf who comes to save the land could represent Jesus and his death was like that of Jesus. ... Hrothgar, who represent as Lord in the poem, mention to Beowulf that the position of King is attained through the power of almighty God when he gave advice to Beowulf not to give way to pride. ... Moreover, all through Beowulf fights He was again and again acknowledgin...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate