The two main forms of violence are preformed by Grendel, the main antagonist of the poem and by Beowulf - the hero of the story. Due to the fact that Anglo-Saxon culture is immersed in violence and vengeance, these acts are accepted without question. The motivation for each character’s violence varies immensely. Grendel was an “unhappy creature” and this was “after God condemned [him] as kin of Cain”, this led Grendel to become a vengeful and wicked creature. When he attacked Herot his attack was, “grim, and fierce, was quickly ready, savage and cruel, and [he] seized from their rest thirty thanes.” Grendel kills to fulfill a blood lust and a deep hatred because he is alone in his
The Indians were depicted to be very violent by the colonists. In total, the Native American hold some similarities to the colonists such as their religiousness, they are very family oriented and take pride in their land and chose to fight to try and keep it. In close, three themes were prominent in the writing style of Jill Lepore’s book In The Name Of War. Puritan identity, language and literacy, and Native American identity were these key points. Lepore describes each key person and their role in the war as either villain or hero based on the side at which they are fighting.
The authors portray them in two different manners, Macbeth as the main character and Kurtz as a sort of demi-god that is only learned about by word of mouth rather than first hand events. Through studying both of these characters, we can learn who is the greater of the two evils. Macbeth started out in Macbeth as the Thane of Glamis, fighting in battle for his homeland, Scotland. At the very beginning of the play, the reader gets a very positively lit view of Macbeth. He has become victorious in battle and is going to be rewarded with a promotion by King Duncan.
After many brave warriors fall to Grendel, Beowulf is the next one chosen to fight this plague. Both of them are caught in a tremendous battle where Beowulf comes out victorious. Centuries later a novel written by John Gardner was published telling the story from Grendel’s point of view. In both pieces of literature Beowulf and Grendel are described as two different mythological icons who share a world. The epic poem and novel are contrasted by how the authors use of different characteristics, different point of views and how the theme of
Several modern rulers (from everyday fathers to leaders of the country) have begun as ‘brave soldiers’ and ended as crazy destroyers because of their poor choices and the consequences. Psychologists have shown us that, behind seemingly straightforward human motives (good or bad), there are often extremely complicated emotions and intentions. From Macbeth killing practically everyone in his life for his own gain, to the armed robberies and riots happening all over the world, we see greed, violence and people struggling with the concept of right and wrong in our everyday lives, no matter how far we think we’ve come from Macbeth. Lately we’ve been hit by a tidal wave of armed robberies. From general stores to petrol stations and even a train station in Perth has come under attack from guns and knives.
Kristin Senior The kings described by these three passages differ greatly. In regards to the king's values, roles and a connection to god, distinct differences amongst them are illuminated in the excerpts. For example, Assur-Nassir-Pal II writes of many great defeats he has experienced in war. It is evident throughout the excerpt that he has exhibited qualities one would prefer to see in a king. However, King Shou has chosen to rule as a “cruel” and “unjust” king.
Beowulf Cause-Effect Essay The Anglo Saxons were known for their major influence on early English Literature. One good example of Anglo Saxon literature is Beowulf. Beowulf is an epic that tells the story of a warrior, Beowulf, who is on a quest to defeat various villains, such as Grendel. Although Beowulf and Grendel have many similar characteristics, Beowulf is portrayed as a hero while Grendel is portrayed as a villain. The author of Beowulf, who is unknown, makes the reader believe this by portraying each character in different ways.
. . Will you pluck your sword out of his pilcher by the ears? Make haste, lest mine be about your ears ere it to be out” (3.1.82-83). Tybalt is very over zealous and too intolerant so he killed Mercutio.
Stephen T. Laylock December 1, 2009 Period 4 Mrs. Lestitian Compare and Contrast Paper “Beowulf” and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight are stories of a dual ordeal: an external battle of vicious opponents and an internal battle with human tendencies of pride, greed, cowardice, betrayal, and self-concern. Examine both texts in this context and then compare and/or contrast the battles (internal and external) and the manner in which both heroes confront these “monsters”. Differences in Heroism Between Beowulf and Gawain Are there differences between heroes, or are all heroes alike? The two heroes being analyzed here are Beowulf and Sir Gawain. Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight both have unknown authors, while Beowulf
As one of the oldest surviving pieces of literature, “Beowulf” has been studied and critiqued numerous times (Snell, 2012). It follows the adventures of Beowulf as he fights all kinds of terrible monsters and achieves his glory, all in the form of an epic poem. This piece of literature is sometimes ambiguous to young readers, as it makes use of Old English. But it’s when you see past all those difficult words that you can truly fathom the hero’s desire to make a name for himself and to be remembered. Throughout his exploits, Beowulf has made certain that his past achievements are known.