"Middle Age Hero In the middle ages there were numerous amounts of heroes. ... Most epic heroes" stays in a bad society or in an honor society were your name takes you to far places. ... Although he does not possess all the characteristics that the physical hero possesses he is still a hero. ... This hero showed all the concepts of being an epic hero because he did what he was told to do. ... One that has all the qualities is considered to be an epic hero. ...

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I believe this epic can be considered as a "heroic-elegiac poem-. An epic is defined as a "long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society."" Although this is found in Beowulf, the elements of an epic hero poem and an elegiac poem combined, more completely describe this piece of Anglo-Saxon literature. As an epic hero, Beowulf has "superior physical strength- and "reflects the values and heroic ideals of a particular society,"" that being Anglo-Saxon's mythical culture. ... Combining the elements of an epic hero...

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Heroes Heroes are those in your life, which you look up to. ... People have many heroes through life. ... A new day brings a new hero and as times change, so does the hero. ... For example, Beowulf, an epic hero, carries all of these qualities and other characteristics, which made him a true hero. ... Heroes will always exist. ...

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One very crucial characteristic of an epic is its hero. ... Beowulf perfectly exemplifies this characteristic of an epic hero. ... Another epic trait, timeless values, that has a direct connection to Beowulf's status, courage, and daring deeds is the hero's honor. ... This epic hero did this noble deed for no personal gain but to purge all evil from the mess halls in Danes (166) in hopes to salvage what merriment is left. ... One characteristic that serves as a very important foundation for an epic poem is incorporating universal themes, such as goodness versus evil (good superhum...

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In Anglo-Saxon culture, to be a hero was to be a warrior. A hero had to be self-reliant, courageous and honorable. ... In order to be the epic hero that he is, he must go i quest of formidable foes. ... Beowulf is a warrior of epic proportions and he must reprove himself each time. ... In conclusion, the only way a hero can be a true anglo-saxon hero is if he or she follows the nine noble virtues. ...

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BEOWULF Because he survives the epic journey, Beowulf's superhuman power enables him to attain the status of epic hero. ... Beowulf then starts the second part of becoming an epic hero by convincing Hrothgar the leader of a foreign country that he could do battle with the enemy. ... Beowulf having destroyed Grendel is now on the final step of becoming an epic hero. ... The next morning Beowulf and his Geats return home to an epic hero's welcome, where he shares the gifts he received from Hrothgar....

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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. ... It was the battle of good vs. evil that was the backbone of the plot, and Beowulf's firm entrenchment with god that made him such a hero. In so many ways Beowulf differs from what is looked for in a modern day hero. ...

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Many of the characters in Beowulf are, like in most epics, defined by their status. ... Beowulf, the hero-prince, also proves his true wealth and status through his deeds as defender of the Danes.. As he fights and defeats Grendel, Beowulf Earns Fame and wealth from his companions, and from the Danes, but more importantly, he earns honor raising him to the level of an archetypal hero. ... 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. ...

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A hero is one who is not only strong, but one who uses his strength to defend others. A hero is humble, charitable, noble and selfless, a humanitarian at best. In the unparalleled epic Beowulf, the tale's namesake represents every characteristic applying to a hero. ... When he reached Grendel's mother, the battle was long and hard, but the hero refused to surrender. ... In the distinguished epic Beowulf, the main character elucidates the true meaning of a hero. ...

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Through his battles with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the fire dragon, Beowulf accomplishes the privileged status of an epic hero. ... This resourcefulness shows another way Beowulf is a true epic hero. ... This persistence allows him to eventually kill the dragon, but lose his life in the process, also gaining the elite status of an epic hero. To the people of Heorot, Beowulf is their hero. ... Anyone can be a hero, it is all how you perceive what a hero is. ...

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Heroes defend the respectable, as villains bend upon destruction. ... The epic tells the story of a hero, a prince named Beowulf, who rids the Danes of the monster Grendel, a descendent of Cain, and of his exploits fighting Grendel's mother and a Dragon. Beowulf, as a conquering hero, destroys all the monsters in the sea as well as the giants. ... There will always be the hero looking for fame and glory, and there will always be a monster that, acting like an overgrown child, throws a temper tantrum insisting on having everything his way and destroys everything that opposes him....

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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. ... By using three important Christian parallels, Jesus verse the Devil, the twelve Disciples, and Jesus" death and resurrection, throughout the epic, the possible Christian story teller, builds a Christian depth to the story, Beowulf has a Christ-like behavior in his humility and charity. ...

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Kennedy A translator of Beowulf Like many great epics and novels of the ages, Beowulf is based on the triumph of good over evil. Its hero is the epitome of good; Beowulf is strong, brave, and full of virtue. ... In those respects, Beowulf is similar to King Arthur's "Knights of the Round Table" and Odysseus, from Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. ...

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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. ... 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. ...

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Hrothgar, the son of Healfdene, comes across as the wisest character in the epic, but it is actually the greedy quest for pride that he and his thanes embark upon that creates the twelve winters of misery under Grendel's attacks. ... "On a dreadful revenge for the death of her son," Grendel's mother kills another human and is met by the same warrior hero who slays her in her own home (l. 818). ... However, because Beowulf is successful, his name is spoken across the land and he becomes a hero. ... The hero's pride also creates a need for validation of his deeds in the form of...

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Beowulf is much more than an epic tale of heroes and monsters. ... Wyrd is a mysterious force that acts as a kind of fate, bringing the heroes of Beowulf ever closer to misery and death; in contrast, God protects Beowulf and helps him in the battle of "light against darkness" to restore peace and order. ...

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A typical question that the reader encounters as he/she reads the Old English poem, Beowulf, an epic with unknown authorship. ... It seems as though the mother is going to exact revenge on Beowulf, but once again the hero is able to prevail, showing his strength and power. ...

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Grendel, his mother, and the dragon are the imaginary creatures that originate from Cain, which causes Beowulf, the Geat hero, to come to the rescue. ... The treasure in this epic poem is referred to as "the heathen trove"(line 2216) or "heathen gold"(line 2276). ...

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