Virtues play a very important role in life today. Faith, loyalty, and courage are very important characteristics in a person. Beowulf and Remington are two characters that would compare and contrast great through their virtues. .
Courage, probably one of the greatest virtues someone can have and definately a big virtue for these two. Remington, whos courage sprang forth after his family was killed, uses his courage and skills to help the people of Savo. He comes to their aid after hearing about a problem with lions. Remington had hunted lions before and is quite good at it, so he shows his courage by coming to kill them. Beowulf on the other hand was courageous as well by fighting unmatched opponents and overcoming unfathomable odds. In his battle against Grendel, Grendel's Mother, and the dragon his power is unmatched. .
".Grendel saw that his strength was deserting him, his clows bound fast, Higlac's brave follower tearing at his hands. The monster's hatred rose higher, but his power had gone. He twisted in pain.".
Through this quote you can see just how courageous Beowulf is as he battles a monster that no other human dare to challenge. Throughout "Beowulf" you notice that he believes very strongly that God has control over anything that happens to him. Faith is also a very important and prestigious virtue, and something these two characters had alot of.
In this quote Beowulf demonstrates his faith in God and his belief that God determines his fate.
"I'd have been dead at once, and the she-devil victorious, if our father in heaven had not helped me.".
As you can tell by his words Beowulf put alot of trust and faith in God. Through his many battles you can note his prayers and statements to and about God as very christian. He even gives reference to heaven and hell as in this quote:.
"With death pressing at his [Grendel] back, pain splitting his panicked heart, pulling him. Step by step into hell.
Frederick Remington was born in Canton, New York in 1841. Remington loved art even as a child. ... In 1885, Remington went back home to Brooklyn. ... Remington learned of the hardships of the West. ... Remington was beginning to gain national fame. ...
Some of these themes seen in Beowulf include Wealth , Honor, Christian vs Paganistic ideas , etc. ... 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. The representation of virtue vs. evil is very clear in the epic. ... 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. ... In conclusion, the idea of evil vs virtue is one of the main themes in the epic known as Beowulf. ...
Compare & Contrast Grendel Vs. Beowulf The epic poem Beowulf is about the life and exploits of a renown Geatish prince named Beowulf. The book Grendel is a description of the life of Grendel, one of the monsters Beowulf kills in the poem Beowulf. ... Beowulf is the type of character that acts selflessly. ... Grendel and Beowulf are two totally different characters. ...
In addition, the verity that Grendel is attacking Herot, which is understood to be a city of "good", obviously displays that he is on the corrupt side in the ceaseless battle of good vs. evil. ... His jealous heart is revealed when he says to Beowulf, "You"re Beowulf, are you- the same boastful fool who fought a swimming match with Brecca, both of you daring and young and proud and at the end victory was his not yours." ... The mention of Beowulf as a prince also reveals his Christ-like image because in the Bible Christ is known as the Prince of Peace, and in the epic Beowulf is known as ...
The three battles showed a distinct "good vs. evil" conflict that is the basis of the entire story. ... After Grendel ate the first man, he was going to grab Beowulf and as soon as Grendel grabbed him, Beowulf bent his claws back and began fighting Grendel. ... In the second battle, Beowulf seeked Grendel's lair. ... Beowulf had grown old, but was still ready to fight. ... Unlike the other battles, Beowulf had aid in this battle. ...
Beowulf vs. ... In this bragging warrior culture it is easy to see why Beowulf is willing to go in alone (Wiglaf does stay with Beowulf to serve his lord and to fight the dragon along beside Beowulf). ... Beowulf is then at peace. ... These were the last words Beowulf uttered. ... That is the last word spoken by Beowulf. ...
The 13th Warrior Vs. Beowulf Michael Crichton intertwined some aspects of Beowulf with his own thoughts to produce the drama, "The 13th Warrior." ... The protagonists, Beowulf (Beowulf), and Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan ("The 13th Warrior") are of different ethnic groups; Beowulf is Swedish and Ahmed is Arabic. ... Beowulf wanted to be famous and with fame comes fortune. ... Beowulf slaughters her here. ...
The saga of Beowulf contains many examples of the pagan concept of Wyrd of fate. ... Another comparison is the fact of Good vs. ... In the book, Beowulf's enemies were portrayed as the known evil throughout and Beowulf was known as the warrior and savior so to speak. ... Another aspect of these was the Good of the Community vs. personal Greed. Beowulf chose to fight the dragon for treasure. ...
Beowulf: Themes and Motifs Beowulf is the most important work of Old English literature, and is well deserved of the distinction. ... Just a few of the important character elements in Beowulf are Wealth & Honor, Biblical & Paganistic, and Man vs. ... Beowulf also has a religious motif to his character. ... Apart from Wealth, Honor, and Paganistic vs. Biblical themes and motifs, character is also shown through a certain Man vs. ...