... in its actual text. Had Christianity not been established as the dominant religion of the time, the author would still be trying to convince his audience to convert, like the Beowulf scop. However, he presumes his audience is already familiar with the religion, which is reflected in his writing. For example, he incorporates many biblical references in the romance, including ... being described as perfect, he embodied all five. It seems ironic as the romance progresses, however, because his "hamartia " of the story went against all of these virtues, which again could be a reference to hi...

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... learned of the qualities of a medieval hero, but also other elements of medieval epics such as Medieval Romance and the Code of Chivalry. The medieval heroes Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and Sir Lucan possess similar character traits. They can all be associated with one another because of the common quality of loyalty displayed in ... prince, forever the father and protector of all whom I leave behind me here in your hands, my beloved comrades left with no leader". Like Beowulf, in the epic of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain exhibits his loyalty to his king by stepping up and accept...

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... . Grendel, the monster, can also be a symbol of Christianity. He is said to be a descendent of Cain, a biblical figure, signifying fall from virtue. Beowulf himself can be seen as a Christ-like figure in his goodheartedness and his want to free people of oppression from evil monsters. He heroically battled Grendel and the troll ... converts and marries the king. She endures yet another injustice when the king's mother sends her and her child away. Her unwavering faith saves her again when she finds land and a man tries to harm her. In the end her faith is rewarded when she returns to her...

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... patience and faith. An example of loyalty is towards another to form a non-waivered allegiance. In the medieval legends Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Morte d'Arthur, heroic figures prove their loyalty through memorable deeds, quests, and contests. In Beowulf, the idea of loyalty is to honor your word and your duty to your family, friends, and the Anglo- Saxons ... better of themselves. Another example, "That I, alone with help of my men, may pure all evil from this hall."(47), shows how loyal Beowulf's soldiers are and how they would fight alongside their leader. Beowulf...

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... pride issue so blatantly. And yet it is still a major issue, perhaps even more in modern times. We can first see the matter of pride in the Anglo-Saxon story, Beowulf. Pride is evident in Grendel the monster. He obviously thought he could kill whomever he wanted whenever he wanted, which is pride ... . Beowulf was also proud, but it was portrayed as a good quality. He took pride in his life, in his country and in his honor. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight has a ... . And then the Nun's Priest's Tale is another example. The rooster was very prideful when the fox was flattering him. And t...

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