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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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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", 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. ...

• Word Count: 1559
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• Grade Level: High School