... the poem are to be found among the definitely Christian passages. The only thing naive about the poem is its theology. Here is untried material, and a childlike attitude toward a new faith" (Lawrence 9). Beowulf is in fact an Anglo-Saxon pagan poem transformed into a pseudo-Christian poem by a Christian author. Indeed there are many Christian elements to this poem, but when contrasted with the ... reality of the pagan times in which Beowulf is set, it becomes unrealistic to believe they could ... coexist, and it seems that the author may have been ... ...

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... who first wrote it down, so we will refer to "the poet of Beowulf" and not any person in particular. The poet has transformed a traditional Germanic epic into a Christian epic poem. There is a balanced mix of old pagan elements alongside Christian ideals. Within the prologue of Beowulf we are given numerous Christian ideals. The poet subtlety compares Beow, son of Shield, with Jesus Christ when he speaks of ... crucifixes, a powerful reference. So between Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight we have two subtle comparisons of characters to Christ. Beowulf, the sole known survivor ...

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• Grade Level: High School

... in the seaside cave, people passing by will always remember the legendary hero and king, Beowulf. In this recognized epic, Beowulf, is abound in supernatural elements of pagan associations; however, the poem is the opposite of pagan barbarism. The presentation of the story telling moves fluidly within Christian surroundings as well as pagan ideals. Beowulf was a recited pagan folklore where the people of that time period believed in gods, goddesses ... , and monsters. Its significance lies in an oral history where people memorized long, dense lines of ... ...

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... is a hero to all. Beowulf expresses loyalty and bravery like no other man before or after him. Throughout the story pagan and religious elements are discussed between the lines of there lives. Loyalty is one of the traits that the Anglo-Saxons admired and is a major role in Beowulf and his surroundings. Wiglaf, one of Beowulf's soldiers and friends, shows great loyalty towards Beowulf when he is the only ... that is expressed in Beowulf are the pagan and religious elements. An example of that would be when they are talking about more than one god. "And sometimes they sacrificed to the ol...

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... from various Pagan traditions to the monotheistic religion of Christianity. This is apparent because of the numerous literary references to God throughout the poem. Every victory, hopeful message, and time of peacefulness was attributed to God, the Lord God, or God almighty. The concepts of sin against God, and judgment of God upon his people, are also present, and decidedly Christian elements. The first ... title warrior are attributed to the good grace of God. For example, after Beowulf has succeeded in injuring Grendel, (who fled), great speeches take place by Hrothgar and Beowulf, pr...

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Beowulf The Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf is considered the most important piece of Old English literature. Written somewhat twelve hundred years ago, poet Geoffrey Chaucer uses Christian influences in Pagan characters to symbolize the elements of good and evil. Through the three battles fought between Beowulf and the representatives of evil, one is able to identify the biblical references made throughout the poem. Furthermore, ... one is able to recognize Beowulf as a messiah or Christ figure through his sacrificial endeavor. ... fights against the poem's monsters strongly suggested the struggl...

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• Grade Level: High School