... the king heard of the news he gathered his thirty royal guards to defend the palace from the invading army. Beowulf leaded his men through the kingdom gates and on through the small city to the outer wall of the palace. When they reached the outer wall Heorogar commanded his archers to take ... possible for him to live in such luxury, he would take power from him and share the luxury with the whole kingdom. So with those heroic words started the last battle for the kingdom. Beowulf quickly rushed Heorogar with his sword swinging. Heorogar blocked the attacks with his shield and countered...

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... to Herot, only leaving enough men behind for the next Spring. Many years later, after Herot was built, Hrothgar discovers a young king on the rise, and his kingdom will soon border Hrothgar's. Hrothgar's kingdom is still weakened by Grendel's attack from the previous year, so this worries Hrothgar. Hrothgar gathers his men and they attack the young king. The young king was ... Grendel has become bored with his yearly attacks on the mead hall, Herot. So he wants a challenge, and soon spots Beowulf and his warriors landing on the shores nears Hrothgar's kingdom. Beowulf was called on by H...

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... knowing his time has come to meet his last challenge. As a young hero, Beowulf battles the long-time adversary to King Hrothgar and his kingdom. As a young hero, Beowulf reflects characteristic such as being cocky, having an alter-ego and over confident "have watched me rise from the darkness ... no weapon's when he fight's Grendel" Is so great that he needs no weapons and fears none". The location of this battle is Hrothgar's kingdom. The location of the battle plays an important part in the outcome of the battle because Grendel having "home court advantage" should have been able ... ...

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... beginning with level one, the story literally. The story of Beowulf is that which is similar to many stories and epics. It is a classic story of a kingdom that finds themselves in trouble from a monster that is terrorizing, and killing people at random. Then along comes a hero, Beowulf who slays the monster and saves the ... Beowulf. It's the kind of story where you want to cheer for the good guys, and you hope they will defeat the monster to save the kingdom. This type of story is also very reflective to the time period that it was written in. During this time period the idea of having ...

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... everything a king is and should be. The poet describes Scyld as a "good king" who saves the Danes from ruin by taking control of a leaderless kingdom and by standing strong against all of it's enemies. Earning the respect of your people is vital to the success of any king during this period. Scyld ... the hopelessness that the Geatish commoners feel due to the death of their previously flawless king. The Geatish people are also concerned about the future of the kingdom. The one thing Beowulf did not do for the Geats was to arrange for a predecessor. This leaves the Geats with no one to ...

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... of his physical strength, but like Favre, gives the glory to God. Beowulf is the ultimate hero who put his life on the line for an entire kingdom. Beowulf's heroism can be seen when he takes 14 of the bravest in his land to go help Hrothgar. Hrothgar was Beowulf's father's close friend who ... had been plagued by attacks for twelve years that threatened an entire kingdom. Beowulf did not have to offer Hrothgar's kingdom help, but does so because he wants to uses his God given strength to the best of his ability. As soon as ... his heroicalness when he fights a dragon even though he know...

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... are feeling hopeless, the Shaper appears and sings his songs filled with hope. He also brings with him knowledge and history to share. While he is alive, the kingdom prospers. He raises the kingdom from despair, allowing it to become a great power led by King Hrothgar. To the thanes he is an "...old heart-string scratcher, memory scraper." (46) With his encouragement ... the king's kingdom grows and he "...builds a magnificent meadhall high on a hill.... to stand forever as a sign of the glory and justice of Hrothgar Danes." (47) The Shaper's messages are always filled with ... hope. "...

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... worthy of their adoration and in turn would return to his people with worthwhile rewards. A hero was first in line to fight for his king, his kingdom, and his people. Present day, I think people like to look back on heroes of old and wish there were heroes today; but I think if ... the enemy. When Beowulf fights with Grendel's mother, the sea-hag, he upholds the tradition of avenging for an unpaid death wage, again fighting for the kingdom's sake. And finally, in his later years, as a king himself, Beowulf still shows the bravery that is needed to fight the dragon, even if ... he is unsu...

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... that even today we are all too familiar with in movies, books, and television. However, Beowulf depicts the accomplishments of a Geatish hero who rids Hrothgar's kingdom of two monsters, Grendel and Grendel's mother. This is a characteristic of a violent society where war and kingship are normal daily parts of life. What kind ... the courage to fight Grendel's mother to her death. Lastly, Beowulf has courage to fight a dragon, which is killing the knights in his own kingdom. When Beowulf realizes that no one can defeat this dragon, he takes it upon himself execute this hideous monster. ...

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... of the happy company of warrior: riding, drinking wine, listening to the harp of the bard" (41). Mead halls also provided a sense of camaraderie amongst the people of the kingdom. As was mentioned earlier, mead drinking and feasting brings people together. During all get-togethers-whether it is happy or sad-the people taking part would feel a sense of friendship ... and loyalty lacing its way about the hall. When Beowulf arrives at Heorot, and when he defeats the monsters, all of his warriors and the people of Hrothgar's kingdom come together to rejoice their great victories, even thoug...

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... on the thorn, Beowulf becomes king. He leads his people wonderfully for the next fifty years, until a dragon attacks his kingdom and his leadership skills are tested. Unlike Hrothgar, who sent another man in to slay the beast attacking his kingdom, Beowulf takes it upon himself to fight the dragon. Although he risked his life many times in his younger days, he ... exemplify the ideas that the people in their time believe in. Beowulf put his life on the line many times to save foreign lands, and even to save his own kingdom. It was not because he was seeking riches and fame, but because ...

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... on the thorn, Beowulf becomes king. He leads his people wonderfully for the next fifty years, until a dragon attacks his kingdom and his leadership skills are tested. Unlike Hrothgar, who sent another man in to slay the beast attacking his kingdom, Beowulf takes it upon himself to fight the dragon. Although he risked his life many times in his younger days, he ... exemplify the ideas that the people in their time believe in. Beowulf put his life on the line many times to save foreign lands, and even to save his own kingdom. It was not because he was seeking riches and fame, but because ...

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... that they were in unimaginable danger. This almighty warrior knew that he could not let atrocity leak havoc on his people. Beowulf had to accost this savage and protect his kingdom from further turmoil. It was a massive behemoth, larger than any typical brute. Its malicious killings and devious traps resembled the evil serpent in the Garden of Eden, very intriguing but ... the forbidden forest. There was said to be a stream in this jungle where all the dead bodies, animals, and other creatures were at rest. There were species in the haunted kingdom that people never even knew existed, e...

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... and meaner then Grendel and Grendel's mother put together. Unlike the other two monsters, the dragon lacks human qualities. By this time Beowulf has become king and has ruled his kingdom for fifty years. The dragon is awakened when a man stumbles upon a cave full of treasure that the dragon is guarding. " There was a hidden passage unknown to men, but someone managed ... it and interfere"(80, line 2213-2215). The man steals a large decorated cup from the cave, thereby awakening the dragon. The dragon takes his revenge by killing people in Beowulf's kingdom. "His own home burned to a cin...

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... he was a true server of God. King Arthur is another character in English literature that has heroic traits. Like Beowulf, Arthur sought to protect people from evil. Arthur's kingdom was feuding with Mordred's kingdom due to extreme disagreements. The king knew that his people would suffer greatly if these circumstances were not resolved soon. Having honor, King Arthur was to meet Mordred ... Arthur had no supernatural powers, but was truly a great man. He had integrity rivaled only by other great heroes, and beyond doubt showed it. Arthur personally fought for his entire kingdom, protec...

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John Gardener's novel, Grendel retells the epic of Beowulf from Grendel's point of view. Grendel lives in a large cavern under a lake with his mother in Hrothgar's kingdom. For twelve-years Grendel has been at "war- with Hrothgar, king of the Danes, intent "on destroying him "slowly and cruelly."" When Grendel first meets Hrothgar he has no ... themselves alive but during the evenings they all gather in the meadhalls to eat, drink, and tell stories. The Shaper sings of past battles and predicts future glory for the kingdom while the drunken knights boast of how they will kill their enemies t...

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... he was a true server of God. King Arthur is another character in English literature that has heroic traits. Like Beowulf, Arthur sought to protect people from evil. Arthur's kingdom was feuding with Mordred's kingdom due to extreme disagreements. The king knew that his people would suffer greatly if these circumstances were not resolved soon. Having honor, King Arthur was to meet Mordred ... Arthur had no supernatural powers, but was truly a great man. He had integrity rivaled only by other great heroes, and beyond doubt showed it. Arthur personally fought for his entire kingdom, protec...

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... plots of the story. In Beowulf, the land of King Hrothgar has been plagued by the vicious attacks of a demon called Grendel. The demon has attacked the kingdom, murdering, and pillaging at will. The kingdom is saved when a great warrior, Beowulf, and his entourage arrive to fight the demon. Beowulf defeats both Grendel and his demon mother in heroic and honorable combat ... , saving Hrothgar's kingdom. In the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the entrance of a Green Knight interrupts the New Years" celebrations of Camelot. The knight challenges anyone in the court to a beheading ......

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... . He assumes his claws are powerful enough to destroy any person brave enough to stand up to him. The second monster was Grenade's mom. Her reason for attacking the Danish Kingdom was revenge. She seeked revenge for the murder of her son Grendel. She wanted the people that had killed her son to die. Grenade's mom chose to use a dagger to ... . The second battle was fought in an underwater lair. The third battle was fought in a tower and also was in Geatland as the first two were fought in the Danish Kingdom. Beowulf's thoughts and actions differed in each battle but he also did very simil...

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... wisdom, but physical weakness of age. A young, fearless and powerful Beowulf initially helps the older, weaker, but honorable Hrothgar defend his kingdom. Hrothgar, once also young and brave, had enjoyed many years of prosperity and peace. However, when his kingdom's survival was threatened by the monster's evil, the elderly ruler was forced to turn to the younger Beowulf for help. Beowulf was ... defeat Grendel's mother, whom he again faces alone in battle, although this time he must use a sword. Fifty years later, Beowulf is determined to slay the beast that threatens his kingdom. How...

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... can then share what we have with others and fulfil the duty of Hospitality, the entire better. Beowulf becomes a king at his kingdom, someone went into the Dragons Den and took a Gold Cup, the dragon realized and attacked Beowulf's kingdom, Beowulf goes to fight the dragon. "This affair is not for you, nor is it measured to any man but myself ... ...

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... crawls back onto the books pages when Grendel's mother hears word of her son's death and wishes revenge against the Danes. Grendel's mother goes out on a conquest to the Danish kingdom with the thought of her only son dead and a taste of vengeance on her tongue. She fulfills her revenge by eating and killing the thane and a close friend to the ... and begins to wreak havoc on the countryside, in search of the thief. In the carnage and bitter destruction of the poison-fanged, fire breathing Dragon, part of the Danish kingdom is destroyed. This sparks an anger like a match in a propane fa...

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... of the story as well. One may think that he will not die, for he is a hero and can defeat many insuperable beasts. Nevertheless, Beowulf does die and the whole kingdom is saddened. People wanted so deeply to keep him there with them to rule. "There was no way he could preserve is lord's life on earth or other in the ... weary heart out over the woven waves." (Page 101). He feels pity for his misfortunes, but does care enough to keep on his travels in hope for a better place with a kingdom for him that he lost. These two stories relate to "Beowulf" due to the fact that in "Beowulf," he (...

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... , Hrothgar's power and influence grow until he rules an immense territory. He builds a glorious meadhall, the greatest in the land, and names it Herot. He builds roads to connect his kingdom and hires an immensely gifted Harper to play at special occasions. Grendel is fascinated by the Harper's music and tries to join the humans, but he is attacked by the ... frightened guards and must flee. Feeling lonely and rejected, he visits an ancient dragon that lives within the kingdom. The dragon speaks for some time, and his wicked, tired cynicism infects Grendel. He puts a charm on the young m...

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... . In "Beowulf", the two most important things to the people where fame and fate. Both were present in the epic poem. Beowulf gained fame through slaying Grendel and saving Hrothgar's kingdom. Even with all the contrasts "Beowulf" and Grendel has similarities. One big similarity in both literary works, is praising the king. In "Beowulf" the people of Hrothgar ... 's kingdom made sure they didn't praise Beowulf more than their king. Also in "Beowulf", Queen Weltho made sure she saluted her husband first, then his soldiers, and last but not least, ... ...

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