1. Beowulf
The poet of Beowulf uses two central characters to the poem to treat the issue of aging, Beowulf himself and Hrothgar. ... In his youth, he was an incredible warrior, characterized mostly by his feats of strength and courage. ... In the first part of the poem, Beowulf matures very little, and Hrothgar steps in to become his mentor and father-figure. ... Hrothgar is another central character that the poet uses to show his points about the issue of aging. Hrothgar also is a main figure in aiding Beowulf's development into maturity. ...
- Word Count: 1006
- Approx Pages: 4