... something to be taken for granted. Civilization, in its many forms, was a protection and an escape from continual violence and anarchy. The works Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight come from a time when British civilization was still quite vulnerable. These texts present civilizations in conflict with ... only through constant conflict, since other methods of arbitration, such as intermarriage, are shown throughout the text to fail. The first half of Beowulf deals with Beowulf's defense of the mead hall Heorot, a symbol of civilization that we are informed is fated to be destroy...

• Word Count: 3062
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... something to be taken for granted. Civilization, in its many forms, was a protection and an escape from continual violence and anarchy. The works Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight come from a time when British civilization was still quite vulnerable. These texts present civilizations in conflict with ... only through constant conflict, since other methods of arbitration, such as intermarriage, are shown throughout the text to fail. The first half of Beowulf deals with Beowulf's defense of the mead hall Heorot, a symbol of civilization that we are informed is fated to be destroy...

• Word Count: 3189
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... . 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...

• Word Count: 2920
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School