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Essays
on Beowulf
Beowulf
: Pagan or Christian Hero?
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A 5 page paper examining whether Beowulf is as much a
Christian as he claims. There are numerous pagan
references throughout the epic, including among them
monsters, sorcery and drinking of blood. Had Beowulf been
truly Christian in his convictions, he would have
understood that he would have no need of treasure after
leaving this earth. Rather than allow the captured
treasure to be used for the benefit of others after his
death, he insisted that it be buried with him. Beowulf was
a pagan hero. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSbeowuf.doc
The Legend of Beowulf
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Beowulf is one of the earliest renditions of the heroic
tradition. Probably set in 8th century England, it tells
the tale of the classic Hero: Beowulf. It fulfills the
requirements for a tale of heroic proportions and in the
heroic tradition. The element of historical validity
imbues it with the attributes associated with classic
legend. This 5 page paper explores the tale of Beowulf
with an emphasis on its status as a legend. No additional
sources are listed.
Filename: KTbeowlf.wps
The
Character of Hrothgar in Beowulf
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A 3 page essay in which the writer
analytically presents Hrothgar as the most 'human'
character in the epic 'Beowulf.' It is posited that while
Hrothgar does indeed have all of the qualities necessary
for greatness, he is the one character with whom we can
most identify. Also examined is Hrothgar's relationship
with Beowulf and the fact that while he has wisdom,
Hrothgar lacks courage. No Bibliography.
Filename: Hrothgar.wps
Christianity
In Beowulf
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The transition from Pagan to Christian beliefs was not
accomplished quickly nor was it always obvious. Major
changes in the social order such as that which accompanied
Christianity were seen in the social, political and
economic realms as well as in the arts before it was
generally accepted. This 5 page paper argues that the
writing of Beowulf is one such example of how a newer
social reality is reflected in the cultural associations
before it is widely accepted within the social structure,
hence both Christian and Pagan perspectives may apply.
Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTchrbeo.wps
Beowulf
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A 4 page (detailed) analytical discussion of the classic
English epic poem - 'Beowulf.' No Bibliography.
Filename: Beowulf2.wps
Contrasting
Beowulf’s Battles With Grendel (and His Mother) and the
Dragon
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A 5 page paper which contrasts Beowulf’s battles with
Grendel, his mother and the dragon in the epic Medieval
poem to determine what instigated each, the hero’s
motivations for each battle, and the purpose served by the
dragon. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGbeowlf.rtf
The
Heroic Code, as Examined in the Epic Poem,
"Beowulf"
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A 6 page paper which examines how the heroic code is
interpreted in the epic poem, "Beowulf,"
particularly in terms of the search for earthly glory, and
the expression of the heroic ideal within the actions and
the words of the characters. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGbeoher.wps
Beowulf
/ An Overview
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A 5 page paper about the Old English epic. The writer
provides an overview of the story and then analyzes its
importance to contemporary readers today. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: Beowulf3.wps
Family
Ties in Beowulf
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A 5 page paper analyzing the way the author of this
anonymous early-medieval poem views the ties of family and
kinship. The paper concludes that the poem's author
considered valor and nobility to have a genetic component,
and felt that a person of noble blood bore an extra
measure of responsibility for his people. Bibliography
lists 1 source.
Filename: Famwulf.wps
The
Characterization of Grendel in “Beowulf”
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A five page paper looking at the degree to which Grendel
can be attributed human motivations and personal
characteristics. The paper asserts that he cannot; he
simply represents that which is dark and bestial in us
all. No other sources.
Filename: KBbeo.wps
Leadership
in 'Beowulf' and 'Gilgamesh'
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A five page paper looking at the way these two very
ancient stories develop the concept of leadership. The
paper concludes that both epics place equal emphasis on
the dual requirements of valor and service as basic
components of leadership. No additional sources.
Filename: KBbeo2.wps
Beowulf
& Gawain / The Role of Women
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A 5 page paper examining the way the anonymous authors of
these two early works deal with the presence of women in
their tales. The paper notes that in both cases, women
function as forces of primal but somehow irrational
passion that need to be 'smoothed over' and subjugated by
men in order for the world to function in top form.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Beogaw.wps
The
Characteristic of Masculinity and
Its Problematic Nature
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This 13 page paper considers the characteristics of
masculinity presented in Beowulf, Marie de France and
Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde and assesses the
implications of these characteristics in terms of the
problematic developments in each work. Bibliography lists
5 sources.
Filename: MHBeowu4.wps
Beowulf
vs. Achilles
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A 6 page paper comparing the characters of Beowulf and
Achilles (Greek mythology for Achilles). Shows basic
similarities in their actions, but very different
motivations. Bibliography lists a total of four sources
(including the two primary ones).
Filename: Beowulf.wps
Beowulf
and 'Tristan and Isolde'
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An 8 page comparison of the Old English epic poem Beowulf
and the thirteenth century romance, 'Tristan and Isolde.'
The writer endeavors to demonstrate how each of these
works demonstrated the culture and ideas of their era. No
additional sources cited.
Filename: 99be&ti.wps
'Beowulf'
& Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' / Heroism
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A 5 page paper comparing these two works in terms of their
conceptions of heroism. The paper concludes that both
authors share a sense that true heroism has a spiritual
component that goes beyond fame and power. Bibliography
lists 2 sources.
Filename: Beodark.wps
Beowulf,
Sir Gawain, and Prince Hamlet on the Nature of Man
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A 6 page paper which presents a creative dialogue between
Beowulf, Sir Gawain and Prince Hamlet, in which the trio
are sitting in a pub and argue about the nature of man,
considering his purpose on earth, his challenges and the
best way to meet those challenges, with an ultimate
conflict resolution. Each argument will be presented in
the context of the fictional character, citing appropriate
quotes from the epic poem, “Beowulf,” the narrative
romantic poem, “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” and
William Shakespeare’s tragedy, “Hamlet.”
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGbehaga.wps
Beowulf
and Sir Gawain and
The Green Knight
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A 5 page paper that discusses the difference between the
two heroes in these works. Beowulf and Gawain both
represent the characteristics of heroes, but both
demonstrate them in different ways. While Beowulf fights
his battles to achieve fame and glory, Gawain battles the
Green Knight in service to Arthur. There personal
characteristics determine the outcomes of the works.
Bibliography lists 3 source.
Filename: Gawain.wps
Beowulf
and The Poem of the Cid:
Epic Legends
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A legend is a story that has probable historical roots but
has been told and retold, embellished and personalized to
the individual and their culture. The hero in a legend is
generally larger than life. Legends are often narrative
and present a theme or problem that was central to the
development of the time period. Heroic tradition is,
simply stated, the ages old pattern of story that begins
with a hero in unusual circumstances, the search or quest,
the transformation of the Hero and a resolution. Beowulf,
an epic poem of Old English origins, and The Poem of the
Cid, an eleventh-century epic poem from Spain, are both
considered legends from the oral tradition that mirror the
developmental stages of their culture. This 5 page paper
explores the tale of Beowulf and the Poem of the Cid with
an emphasis on their status as legend based on the shared
concepts of a hero on a quest and the theme as reflective
of the stage of development of feudalism. No additional
sources are listed.
Filename: KTbeocid.wps
Kingship
And Downfall In
Beowulf And Lear
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A 5 page paper comparing Beowulf and Shakespeare's King
Lear in terms of the protagonists' deaths at the end of
their respective works of literature. The paper observes
that Beowulf's overconfidence caused him to die precisely
as he wanted -- a hero -- while Lear's vanity caused him
to die a tragic and humbled death. Bibliography lists 3
sources.
Filename: Learbeo.wps
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