The warrior code in Beowulf emphasizes on fame, material gain, and conquest. Although the world has evolved and society has changed, the warrior code still applies today. The warrior code in Beowulf was depicted through men risking their lives in hope that their name would live on after their death. Beowulf's warrior code is portrayed today through society's pop culture and media.
In today's society fame is gained through the media and in pop culture while people in Beowulf received their fame by protecting their people and fighting monsters. Today people gain their fame through being wealthy, appearing in Hollywood, or doing things shunned on by society. Britney Spears is a pop culture icon, who tries to gain as much fame as she can. With her provocative clothing, her "B" necklace and the kiss with Madonna, sexual music and dancing, she is famous. Monica Lewinski is another name who appears in the famous list. She became famous through the media coverage on her affair with President Bill Clinton. She revealed her affair with Clinton simply to appear on the front page of the newspaper. Although she has the title of a slut, she made herself notorious and infamous. Fame is no longer given to heroes who risk their lives fighting for the good of the people, and instead is given to those who appear in Hollywood, make the most money, and appear in the media. .
In both Beowulf and in our world today, with fame comes material gain. Today material gain is portrayed through magazines, the MTV show Cribs, famous movie stars with expensive homes, cars, and designer clothes. Our society's economy revolves around people's desire for material gain. Commercials are made to stimulate the public's brain to want the product and to have more worthless gadgets. Cribs is a television show which shows the houses and cars of famous people in Hollywood. The point of the show is to portray how much money these stars have and to make the viewers want to be in their position.
Beowulf has many traits that make him a hero. ... Beowulf is able to kill her with a giant's sword that can only be lifted by a person as strong as Beowulf. ... This would lead to Beowulf's last battle. Beowulf goes to seek the dragon in his lair. ... Beowulf's injuries turn out to be fatal. ...
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. ... "Fifty winters pass, Beowulf, now an old man, faces his final task:"(that was not my Quote). " Together Beowulf and the young Miglaf kill the dragon, but the old king (Beowulf) is fatally wounded." ... Beowulf taking his last few words to the young Miglaf, the last of Beowulf's family, the new king. ... Beowulf's tower. ...
Beowulf Essay The epic story Beowulf is the most important of all English epics. ... The reoccurring imagery in Beowulf's battles and in describing his mail shirt help prove that Beowulf is an epic hero. The reoccurring imagery describing Beowulf's chain link mail shirt is an example of Beowulf's huge stature. ... When Beowulf stabs Grendel's mother in the head you hear "The iron sang its fierce song, sang Beowulf's strength". ... This imagery shows Beowulf's superior strength. ...
In the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf, there are battles between Beowulf himself and several different monsters. ... Loyalty is present when Beowulf chooses to fight the monster for king Hrothgar who had done Ecgtheow, Beowulf's father, a great favor. ... Fate comes into play here when Beowulf defeats and unknowingly kills her son. ... The glory belongs to Beowulf because he defeats her, too. ... As fate would have it, the previously victorious Beowulf is put to the test one more time. ...
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. ... Beowulf is also a courageous warrior capable of overcoming many obstacles. ... Beowulf was the king of his land for fifty years. ... Beowulf did things that no other man would do. Thus, making Beowulf the greatest, most well known hero of his time. ...
Beowulf's selflessness and bravery are shown frequently when he battles Grendel. Beowulf shows no signs of retreat and accepts death as it may come. ... Another quality exhibited by Beowulf is his bravery. ... Beowulf displays a sense of strength throughout his life. ... Beowulf's intentions are to protect his people, so fear cannot intervene. ...
Beowulf- The Great of the Greats In the 8th century people were looked at by their character. Each person had important traits, which were very important traits that were admired back then. Some of these traits that were intelligible, they also had to be very honorable and do things fair. The wa...
Beowulf is unlike any other epic hero in the manner in which he fights. ... No sword could hurt Grendle so Beowulf would have beat him by hand alone. ... Beowulf shows his loyalty throughout the story. ... Beowulf showed he is the exact opposite. ... It is easily seen how Beowulf is a great leader. ...
Beowulf also has confidence in his skills as a warrior and as a leader. ... It can therefore be said that Beowulf is a classic Anglo-Saxon hero. ... In the epic poem, none equaled Beowulf's skill as a warrior or as a leader of men. ... Such confidence in skill projects Beowulf as a true Anglo-Saxon hero. ... Regardless of the fact that he smote Grendel bare handed, Beowulf admits a dragon is a formidable foe indeed, so a decision is made to unsheathe Hrunting Beowulf's mighty blade. ...
