Whether they are deployed or serving in the United States, the pressure of protecting his/her country comes with the territory. The poem, Beowulf, connects with such conflicts by telling of the battles Beowulf faces throughout his life. Beowulf does not let the danger of battling Beowulf stop him, much like soldiers do not let the dangers of the battle field stop them from going to war. This is seen in the poem when Beowulf proudly states: “And may the Divine Lord/in His wisdom grant the glory of victory/to whichever side He sees fit.” (lines 685-687). Through this quote, the reader sees Beowulf’s bravery as he is about to face the monster Grendel.
In the book "Warriors don't cry" the main character Melba was a warrior. Melba was a warrior because the of the weapons she uses, the internal characteristics she acquires, and the battles she fights. Melba weapon was being able to forgive when others treated her wrong. The text states "The crowd moved closer and then began to follow me, calling me names." Another weapon of Melba's was her connection to God.
In regard to these important cultural values of that time, four of these values recur throughout this legendary poem: loyalty, violence, celebration and revenge. The first value important to the Anglo-Saxon’s culture, loyalty, directs Beowulf and his people throughout their lives. Beowulf offered to battle Grendel, so one night Grendel came to attack Hrothgar’s people, and Beowulf retaliated. The others had awoken and “jumped from their beds….determined to protect their prince if they could.” (317-319) There loyalty to their leader is also present in Beowulf’s last battle. When he battles the dragon and is near death, Wiglaf is by his side for whenever he asks for help.
Wiglaf displays loyalty as he assists Bewoulf fight off the dragon. Beowulf is losing his magic touch as a leader and he knows that this battle between him and the dragon is going to end in his death. " Beloved Bewulf, remember how you boasted destroy your flame: fight to keep it, now, he strong and brave, my noble king, protecting life and fame together. My sword will fight at your side!,"(2663-2668). Wiglaf knows of the many triumphs Beowulf endeavors, and sees it as an encouragement.
The opportunity to beat fate was too good to pass up. It did not help that his wife felt the same way as well. She facilitated the murder and assured her husband that it was what needed to be done. After Macbeth killed the king, he found himself no longer a true and loyal soldier, on the inside that is. He made sure to put on a façade which would lead the King’s men to believe he was still a respectful and loyal man.
It was then I threw the stone, not to shame you, but to save you from shame.” (369) He was brave enough to tell him, he himself was scared. Even if it meant him losing the name of the man and warrior Finally, Medoto‘s dauntlessness took a dire and treacherous turn when he deviously gave the girl of his dreams to Temas. He did this because he proves himself A warrior and a man. “If in his battle the young Temas proved himself a warrior
Both she and her grandson need professional help but to Phoenix the choice is obvious, his needs come before her own. She could have recognized the elements or the fact that she is mentally sick but instead she speaks so lovingly about him and promises the nurses and herself that she won’t forget him again. Her truest triumph on this journey is returning home with a special treat for her grandson. There is no question that Phoenix will take the trip over and over until ultimately one of them dies. The conflicts in “A Worn Path” make Phoenix an extraordinary human being who positively deals with what life has given her.
True American? What makes you patriotic? Throughout American history patriotism has been measured by one's desire and willingness to fight for their country. A man fighting in a war for his country for instance, the Civil War, the Spanish American War and others; represents love, respect and an undying servitude to their country; to not feel this way is considered unpatriotic. In "Editha" by William Dean Howells, a young woman named Editha Balcom feels a man's place is behind his country.
Princess Isabelle is the wife of Prince Edward (Peter Hanly) the Prince of Wales and Longshanks' oldest son. The King sends her because his son is a weak-willed man and would not be imposing enough to negotiate, but she is a strong leader. Longshanks also knows that if Wallace kills her, the French king will declare war on Wallace in revenge. Wallace rejects the offer of a title, an estate and a chest of gold that Longshanks has told Isabelle to offer and continues with the fighting. However, during their conversation, Isabelle tells Wallace that she understands his suffering and that she has heard about the death of his wife.
The culture would make their soldiers very brave and loyal in battle, this was done not by upholding a high standard or praising the soldiers from achievements in battle but by harshly reprimanding them. The soldiers during this era were so immensely afraid of the punishment that would come from deserting the war that they would give their lives to the enemy by risking it all. As shown in the text “Some men who have lost a shield or sword or another part of their arms in battle heedlessly throw themselves against the enemy, hoping either to recover what the lost, or to escape the inevitable disgrace and the insults of their relatives by suffering injury or death” (Hunt et. Al 2009, 154). It was derived from this excerpt, that the soldiers during Polybius’ reign were so scared to be punished or even ridiculed for leaving their post in battle or failing that they would bravely throw themselves into the enemies position to regain their arms or face death.