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    Beowulf is a poem written during the Anglo-Saxon period. The author is not known. It is about a hero, Beowulf of the Geats who helps King Hrothgar and the Danes defeat Grendel and his mother. Grendel is a book written by John Gardner about Grendel, the being that attacks Hrothgar’s men for many years before he is killed. In both works, the scop and shaper help Hrothgar to encourage his men. They are poets that play a harp and explain the past through song. The scop in Beowulf and the shaper in

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    was it. The King Hrothgar also might have been relatively the same age in the movie than he was in the poem, the characters changed a lot in the movie than they were in the poem such as beowulf being interested in the queen and him submission to grendel's mother, grendel's mother was not a monster that beowulf ended up fighting which was a major surprise to those who were familiar with the poem.The majority of grendel's encounters were during the night which wasn't a difference however they were

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    Beowulf and Sir Gawain both help different values, but also very similar values, they were both heroes fighting for what they believed was right. In the story Beowulf it was suppose to have taken place the main values held up were based on the Heroic code. The Heroic code was made up of these values bravery, honor, truth, loyalty, duty, perseverance, and hospitality. Each of these values play a role in the story Beowulf. In the time period this story took place, bravery was something that every man

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    Epic Hero This essay is going to be comparing how the character Beowulf and Roy Hobbs are alike and different. Statistics show that there is a lot of similarities between these two reads and both a great example of an Epic Hero archetype. They both show strong characteristics of a Epic Hero but are different people in general and their goals or priorities in what they are trying to accomplish are completely different. Beowulf has strength like no other. He is your typical epic hero. He Saves

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    Beowulf was written in the 6th century in Scandinavia by an Unknown author. Although, written many years before our time presents quite a few ancient cultures that are applied to modern society. Beowulf being a great piece of Old English poems during an Anglo Saxon era are no different to modern cultures. In Beowulf you’ll notice a great amount of drinking, entertainment, reputation through violence, and the society’s loyal relationship with their leaders. The 6th centuries such as Beowulf share

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    Beowulf vs. Katniss Everdeen In the Scandinavian story Beowulf, the main character, Beowulf, faces numerous monsters on his journey. While Beowulf battles his foes, some of his true colors show through, displaying attributes that he may not have publicly shown otherwise. Another fictional character, Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, is a much more modern character, but still shares a few characteristics with Beowulf. Katniss also fights monsters, in both a literal and metaphorical sense.

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    abilities to face their greatest fear. Beowulf and Sir Gawain are great examples of heroism who defend their honor and their people. Unlike Beowulf who is a king and the Sir Gawain is King Arthur’s nephew. Both characters defeat their obstacle to prove their loyalty to society no matter if it’s costing their lives. The character of Beowulf can be seen, with great simplicity, as a man of bravery. Beowulf’s dealings with the monster rooming around and Beowulf without so much as a pause for a plan continues

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    Beowulf story is interpreted from two novels, Grendel by John Gardner and Eaters of the Dead by Michael Cricthon. Beowulf also came up with movie form in 2007 which is starting Angelina Jolie as Grendel’s mother. Beowulf has two main setting; Heorot, a Danish hall, Beowulf’s Kingdom. The plot begins when Beowulf heard that Heorot, the hall which is built by King Hrohtgar, attacked by a monster known as a Grendel. Beowulf and his warriors travel by sea to Heorot. After he arrives at Heorot, he fights

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    It's quite simple. Beowulf is often praised for his strength and greatness, along with his pursue for personal goals; while Sir Gawain is merely revealed as a true hero, he's someone who you, as a reader, can actually relate to. Beowulf is prince, while Sir Gawain is a mere knight. Sir Gawain humbles himself down and says he's feeble minded and of the least strength between all the knights, and he strongly desires to take the Green knight's challenge to avoid risking Arthur's life and put his less

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    Antonio Banderas plays the main character in the exciting and relative film, The 13th Warrior. The 13th Warrior shows many similarities to the story of Beowulf, sharing very similar features that are shown in both of these works. The film portrays the story of Ahmed ibn Fadlan, whom is portrayed by Antonio Banderas. Ahmed ibn Fadlan is a young Arab poet that is living in the area of Bagdad. He is a selfish poet that gets into some trouble by having an affair with the wife of an important citizen

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