One of the worlds, and especially Christianity's, most important work is the poem of Beowulf, which is believed to originate from the 800th century's Anglo-Saxon England, which is the date that most scholars and experts do agree on, however one must keep in mind that there are no certain proofs that this date may be the correct one.
This work has been a great mystery ever since it surfaced in the hands of a man named Laurence Nowell in the 1600th century. No one knows really where the manuscript was before that. .
Summary.
The manuscript follows the life of the great Geat warrior Beowulf and his great adventures, which includes fighting monsters and slaying a dragon. After being asked for help by the Danish king Hrothgar to defeat a terrible monster named Grendel, Beowulf decides to depart for Denmark with fourteen followers to rescue the Danes from this monster and descendant of the Biblical character Cain from the book of Genesis, which clearly shows the Christian aspects and influences in the manuscript, even if it is in a frightening example . The manuscript then continues the usage of Biblical scripture, suggesting that Grendel was the descendant of Cain and therefore directly connected to "the Root of Evil- as the manuscript puts it. .
The Danes are overwhelmed by the arrival of Beowulf, whom they hope to be their savior, and they enjoy a great party in honor of Beowulf and his brave men in the king's great hall, Herot. But during the festivities, Grendel sneaks up to Herot, and patiently waits for his moment to attack them. When darkness has fallen upon the landscape, Grendel attacks them during their sleep, but Beowulf does not get involved in the beginning, instead he is watching the battle and trying to find Grendel's weaknesses. After a moment, he grabs Grendel's arm.
Not only does he kill Grendel (and his mother later on), but he also does it in a honorable way; he decides to defeat him without using any kind of weapons since he sees that Grendel is not using any weapons during his attack in Herot, but it still would not have helped Beowulf to use weapons since Grendel had put an enchantment on all of their weapons, which Beowulf later on finds out.
Up until the end of Beowulf's life he was constantly looking to be the hero. ... This is what makes Beowulf a true hero. ... Beowulf was one of the most noble and moral epic heroes. ... Beowulf is the prime example of an epic hero. ... Beowulf is most definitely an epic hero of epic proportions, and a hero of the ages. ...
Beowulf is a hero to the people in many different ways. ... I believe Beowulf was a great leader. ... I think a hero is someone who tries his or her best to help others. Even when things get ruff, in the end a hero is someone who stuck through it no matter what. In this story, Beowulf was certainly a hero. ...
Beowulf, the hero in this literary piece, did as such, and he ultimately surpassed the qualities of being an epic hero. Accordingly, heroes and epic heroes alike gained the praise and respect of their subjects as well as their enemies. ... Any hero needs strength in order to be of value. ... Beowulf had uncertainty in what he was capable of doing like any hero, for he was a mortal and could be killed. ... All of these seemed unlikely to be accomplished, but as all epic heroes Beowulf completed each task. ...
To most Beowulf would be considered to be a hero. ... Beowulf characterizes the Anglo-Saxon's idea of a hero. ... His traits and actions made Beowulf an Anglo-Saxon hero. ... In Beowulf, Beowulf is the hero and is a well known warrior. ... Beowulf's "noble birth" separates him from modern day heroes. ...
A hero had to be self-reliant, courageous and honorable. ... In the book Beowulf, the hero, Beowulf shows a lack of courage he has under any problem or circumstances. ... In conclusion, the only way a hero can be a true anglo-saxon hero is if he or she follows the nine noble virtues. Many people might still have different thoughts and opinions of Beowulf being a Anglo-saxon hero. However, we should all know that Beowulf is and will always be a hero. ...
Beowulf Essay by Denny "The Yellow Dart" Fulton In the next four paragraphs will prove that Beowulf has the qualities of an epic hero. ... This essay will show Beowulf's saga as a hero. ... Wow he accomplished all that with out being called an epic hero yet. " Beowulf carries Grendel's head to the king Hrothgar...." ... Showing that Beowulf has now another reason for the role of an epic hero. ... Ok now the thesis was proven that Beowulf could be an epic hero. ...
The title character of Beowulf is on of the earliest examples of an Anglo-Saxon literary hero. ... It can therefore be said that Beowulf is a classic Anglo-Saxon hero. ... Such confidence in skill projects Beowulf as a true Anglo-Saxon hero. ... To the 10th century European reader of Beowulf, the title character is a might hero indeed. ... It can therefore be reasonable to say that Beowulf is one of the earliest examples of an Anglo-Saxon literary hero. ...
Beowulf: An Ideal Hero Beowulf is an outstanding epic poem set in the Anglo-Saxon period that tells the tale of a hero of the land. ... Being a great warrior and a devoted king makes Beowulf the ideal hero for the Anglo-Saxon period. ... Beowulf had fate on his side to make him the most courageous hero of his time. ... Beowulf had fate on his side leading others to believe that he was a great hero. ... Thus, making Beowulf the greatest, most well known hero of his time. ...
