There are six common characteristics of an epic, and they are mostly general in nature: the hero is a male of high position in society, the story involves the heavens or the underworld, the hero's actions reflect the values of a culture, the plot is complicated by supernatural beings or a dangerous journey, the tone is serious, and it pays attention to universal themes like good and evil. ... The most basic characteristic of an epic is a male hero of high position in society. ... An epic would also be complicated by supernatural being or a dangerous journey. ... That the tone of this stor...

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Beowulf does deserve to have the title of epic hero bestowed upon him simply because, everything he does is for the good of his people, and he always puts them before his own needs. ... An epic hero is characterized for having superhuman strength, Beowulf epitomizes this quality. ... Another good reason for bestowing the title of epic hero upon upon Beowulf is because he puts his peoples welfare before his own. ... Being the epic hero that he was though he always made the right decision and came out triumphant. ... His strength, his will to put his life before h...

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The epic tells the story of a hero, a Scandinavian prince named Beowulf, who saves the Danes from the monster known as Grendel, and also of his triumphs, fighting Grendel's mother and a Dragon. ... This idea of good vs. evil is portrayed in many ways, as we can see in the story's representation of evil, and the concept of the epic hero. ... In addition to the representation of evil, the concepts of the epic hero is also used throughout the epic to portray the idea of virtue vs. evil. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible individual with all the extraordinary traits required...

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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 is an epic, though is often overlooked as not being a true epic according to some scholars. This epic, however, is an undeniable example of the hybrid of Christian and Pagan imagery. ... Hrothgar is the king figure who calls on a hero, Beowulf, to defeat the evil, Grendel and the dragon, that threatens to destroy the paradise created, much like a biblical story. ... Beowulf, in a like manner, is also seen as a traditional epic hero. ... Beowulf's continued success as a great epic of the Middle Ages is due to the classic tale that it tells. ...

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Beowulf Embodies Heroic Ideals critical (question1, p6 In Beowulf the classic epic, Beowulf, the hero of the epic, and other major characters reflect heroic ideals and beliefs of courage, generosity, unquestioning loyalty and devotion. ... Essentially, as portrayed by the heroes of Beowulf, the "good" people should, like Beowulf, live by the heroic values of valor and courage, loyalty and devotion and together with generosity attain immortality through their glorious examples....

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In The Song of Roland: Shame and Honor, we are presented with the moral tensions that a noble hero must face. ... In this specific part of the epic, Beowulf is faced with the one challenging battle that ends his life. ... This hero knew that he would be defeated in this battle due to his old age, and worn out body, but yet he was eager in spirit and fought for his noble worth. ... It is their selfless acts of bravery, self-sacrifice, and interest in others that allowed them to be the admired as the hero's that they were considered....

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The Song of Roland Essay In the epic The Song of Roland, you find yourself rooting for two main characters: Roland and Oliver. ... However, while they shared numerous qualities, each possessed qualities that the other did not that shaped each of their characters throughout the entire epic. ... Oliver and Roland both possessed the qualities of which heroes are born and legends are made. ...

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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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This can be proven through comparing the epic and the romance. ... Grendel, the first villain of the epic, was a symbol of blood feud. ... If the author was still trying to convince his audience to convert, he would've made the religion seem perfect and impossible to slipup, unlike the Beowulf scop who needed to make Beowulf appear as a Jesus figure, to show his audience that Christianity was easy and anyone could make the switch, even a pagan hero. ...

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Beowulf, a pagan epic from the Germanic period, relates closely with the values honored by warriors of that time. ... While acts of courage associate with the positive aspect of Germanic society, pride can lead any hero into danger and misjudgment. ...

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