The entire epic is an allegory: each character represents a virtue and each setting represents a place. ... In this preface, he once again confirms his admiration of Queen Elizabeth, describing her as "excellent" and "glorious": "In that Faery Queene I meane glory in my generall intention, but in my particular I conceive the most excellent and glorious person of our souveraine the Queene, and her kingdome in Faery land.... Through emphasizing Satan's disguised appearance, the reader is prompted to evaluate real people who are also well spoken and have the authorit...

• Word Count: 1343
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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. ... Before setting out into his battle Sir Gawain hears a mass to ask for his strength and guidance. ...

• Word Count: 1559
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School