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Introduction             It is always thought that some unseen power controls and influences human actions. Some term this unseen power as fate while others consider it as the power of god.  The human lives are directed by fate or the will of god. In both the scenarios, human beings have to yield before their fate…

Both heroes and villains have played their roles in defending and destroying, symbolizing conflicting qualities. This narrative reflects these attributes in the main protagonists. The conflict originated from a divine decision to grant Satan authority over the earth, leading to an ongoing battle that has been documented in literary works over time. Some of the…

What makes a “well-loved lord” (20), an “honored prince” (88), or a “beloved leader” (1827)? Cultures, as well as individuals, have differed in their definitions of a successful monarch for generations. The epic poem Beowulf introduces two monarchs: Beowulf, the protagonist of the story, the celebrated hero who slays monsters with his bare hands and…

In too late epic of “Beowulf,” an enigmatic figure appears how the marine lantern of force and wisdom. As history opens up, we are presented to large King Hrothgar, whose presence forms the fate of foundry Hands and danes. Character of Hrothgar personifies powerful mixture of leadership, sympathy, and the nobility that took in the…

When you think of the word “hero,” what comes to mind? Most likely, a person who possesses great skill and courage, who uses those attributes to help others in various ways. However, when it comes to Beowulf, he may not be the first thing that pops into your head. Nevertheless, Beowulf perfectly exemplifies the qualities…

In the poem ‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’ by Wilfred Owen, an important theme that caught my attention was the notion of a lie. The lie being that it is glorious and honorable to die for one’s country. Owen skillfully employs vivid figurative language and effective poetic techniques like rhyme, rhythm, and alliteration to convey a…

The narrator felt excited and glad when the snake arrived at the water-trough. He viewed its visit as a guest peacefully coming to drink. However, conflicting thoughts emerged from the narrator’s human education, urging him to kill the snake as it was a venomous gold snake. Those voices told him that if he wasn’t afraid,…

There is more than one way to define a true hero, but when looking at the different definitions of a hero, one will find some common characteristics that truly define the meaning of a hero. A hero has to be brave, loyal, selfless, and capable of loving others with great compassion. A hero has to…

Beowulf is an epic poem written back in the Anglo-Saxon time period. While the epic poem features a significant amount of female characters such as Grendel’s Mother and Wealtheow, it is obvious that the men and their affairs are the focus of the story. A critic once pointed out that “the poem’s powerfully sexist disposition…

BEOWULF AND THE WANDERER There are many factors to consider in comparing the two poems of the Old English society – Beowulf and The Wanderer. While they have many similarities; they have, within their structure and plot, many differences we can easily find or eventually make out. When we look at both the poems in…