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Many heroic poems have been written and forgotten. Yet, the heroic poem of Beowulf has stayed as one of the premiere illustrations of a heroic heroic poem. This brings an inevitable inquiry to mind. Why is Beowulf considered a hero? In the beginning of the narrative, a fabulous monster named Grendel who is assailing King…

Comparing Lanval and Sir GawainStories of knights and their chivalry from the earlier centuries continue to enlighten us on how modern gentlemen must act. Looking closely at Lanval and Sir Gawain, these two knights are reflections of the positive human state of loyalty and honor.”Lanval” is a popular lais of Marie de France, a French…

Grendel’s mother is known to be an evil, monstrous women looking to seek revenge on the town, Herot. In this town, her son Grendel had been murdered, and his limbs hung for everyone to see. Beowulf, who is the town’s well-known hero, is responsible for the gruesome death of Grendel. His death causes a vicious…

During a recent browse on Facebook, I stumbled upon an insightful quote shared by Sangamithra Gangarapu, a software engineer. The quote emphasized the importance of prioritizing quality experiences in life rather than merely counting the number of days lived. This succinct yet profound message resonated deeply with me and prompted introspection into whether I have…

Archetypes in Beowulf             An archetype is an ideal and generic model of an object, an idea, a concept, or a person which serves as patterns for other objects, persons, ideas, or concepts. In other words, it is a perfect example of a certain type. Archetypes can also pertain to a stereotype, which is an…

The Movies Industry is currently embracing a new trend by selecting many classic books for film adaptations. An example of this trend is the epic poem Beowulf, which dates back to Anglo Saxon times and is known as the earliest poem in modern European language. In 2007, American director Robert Zemeckis accepted the challenge of…

In Annabel Lee, Edgar Allen Poe depicts a relationship where boundaries are disregarded. The speaker in the poem believes that his and Annabel’s love is so strong that even the angels are envious, leading to her untimely death by a supernatural force. Poe explores the perspective of a deranged stalker who becomes so consumed by…

Elements of Christianity in Beowulf Religion plays an important part in the story of Beowulf. Throughout the story you can find many Christian elements. The first element is, that man survives only through the protection of God. Second element is that all earthly gifts flow from God. The last element is that the proper bearing…

Ode to a Nightingale In Ode to a Nightingale, John Keats, the author and narrator, used descriptterminology to express the deep-rooted pain he was suffering during his battlewith tuberculosis. This poem has eight paragraphs or verses of ten lines eachand doesn’t follow any specific rhyme scheme. In the first paragraph, Keats gaveaway the mood of…

Throughout its history, the United States has pursued expansion. With the exception of the Civil War and Reconstruction era, the US has acquired substantial amounts of land, establishing considerable global influence and developing its current territory. Additionally, the US began to look beyond its borders, giving rise to imperialism and reinforcing expansionism. The early 20th…