In some of the early stories, the tales form the Old English Period, such as the “Seafarer” can clearly be seen that though the story is primarily Pagan there are Christian morals at the end of the story. The Seafarer is about a man who did not want to stay in a routine, so he went out to sea on an adventure. Even though it was harsh and dangerous he still toughed it out and accomplished what he intended to. Although the winds were hard and the sea was rough he knew that he would survive. This brings in the powerful phrase, “A man’s character determines his fate.” This statement can be taken as a Pagan statement because Pagan’s believed that there life was controlled by fate and there was nothing they could do about it. This can be shown in this quote from “The Seafarer,” “Wondering what fate has willed and will do.” Right there it is apparent that this story is Pagan because he is telling of what or where fate is going to bring them in life. This also shows how they thought they were destined to accomplish certain tasks in life and that they could not choose, only fate decided. A Christian manifestation would be directed in eternal salvation, believing in one God, and transcending to heaven in death. Nevertheless, this says that the Seafarer knew there would be hardships on the sea but he was determined and sure that he would survive. He knew that if he would die out at sea or someday when he would die he would then go to heaven and live eternally with God.

Also there is another story, “The Wanderer,” the mood in this elegy is more of a melancholy type of mood. The speaker or the Wanderer is lamenting the loss of his Lord, companions, home, and mead hall. He talks of how he is doomed to live in supreme sorrow in a constant exile and in search of what is lost. He dreams of the good times, the times when he was with his Lord and companions and they had great feasts and the grand treasures they fo

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