Throughout the poem Beowulf matures from a valiant combatant into a wise leader. ... While the values of the warrior become clear through Beowulf's example throughout the poem, only in the poem's more moralizing moments are the responsibilities of a king to his people discussed. ... The scop would sing or chant the poem, rather than recite it, usually to the accompaniment of a harp. The scop's audience was probably familiar with the story and the various allusions in the poem. ... Although primarily a pagan poem, Beowulf contains Christian allusions that cannot be ignored. ...

• Word Count: 3090
• Approx Pages: 12

Beowulf, an epic written between the 8th and 11th century was first told in Anglo-Saxton England. This epic follows a young, brave, and powerful warrior who risks his life to save and protect others. He battles monsters above, and below land, and he slays dragons. He is the strongest of all men, an...

• Word Count: 2599
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Beowulf, an epic written between the 8th and 11th century was first told in Anglo-Saxton England. This epic follows a young, brave, and powerful warrior who risks his life to save and protect others. He battles monsters above, and below land, and he slays dragons. He is the strongest of all men, an...

• Word Count: 2583
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School