In the epic poem of “Beowulf” a lot of themes can be seen throughout the story, but the one that stands out the most is the universal theme Good vs. Evil. Beowulf fights for good with extraordinary characteristics and values such as courage, virtue, generosity, protection, heroism, and strength; which is a fact that Beowulf represents good. To support it a good example would be; “…'twas widely known that against God's will the ghostly ravager, him could not hurl to haunts of darkness; wakeful, ready, with warrior's wrath, bold he bided the battle's issue”(X, 44-48), which means that Beowulf comes in behalf of god and fights Grendel and his mother who represent evil because Grendel tries to destroy the city of Hrothgar. An example would be; “So lived the clansmen in cheer and revel a winsome life, till one began to fashion evils, that fiend of hell” (I, 47-49).
Macbeth is portrayed as a "good being" because he fought for his country and for his king. Shakespeare also describes Macbeth in such quotes as "for brave Macbeth-well he deserves that name" (pg. 38, line 16), and "What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won."(pg. 40 line 67). However As the play progresses, Macbeth's personality and actions become more deceitful leading to his destruction.
Death or Glory The people who lived in the time of “Beowulf,” the ninth century, believed “the central bond that holds society together is the loyalty between a lord and his warriors” (Beowulf 1080). The battles between Beowulf and the three monsters – Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the fire-breathing dragon – allude to the fact that without violence there would not be a warrior culture in “Beowulf.” If the bond between the lord and his warriors was strong, then the warriors would secure the safety of their lord and society. In return, the lord supplied the warriors with rewards such as “bracelets and necklaces, armor and weapons, and even land and political authority” (Beowulf 1080). A warrior would not last long in a battle without strong weapons and armor. The warrior culture was more than just the battles; it was also the rewards that brave warriors received through their triumphant victories.
Unlike the difficulties Gawain faced, Shrek has managed gaining his house back and fighting for the woman he falls for. All in all, as a hero, Gawain’s greatest challenge is himself as he fears death; this goes hand and hand with Shrek’s greatest challenge, as he believes that his love will never want him. Traditionally, heroes are portrayed as courageous and even perfect human beings. First as a hero, Gawain is faced with the challenge of the Green Knight. As the Green Knight comes to King Arthur’s court, he causes a scene, which then invites everyone to "give a blow and take a blow".
The protagonist is Beowulf a great warrior because of his strength, courage, and braveness. The antagonists are Grendel and Grendel’s mother. The main conflicts are when Beowulf has the one on one battles with Grendel and then with Grendel’s mother. Grendel’s mother wanted revenge for the death of her son. After they get out of one problem then a new one appears.
Duncan appraises Macbeth by holding Lady Macbeth by the hand and saying “We love him highly and shall continue our graces toward him” (I,iv,364, 29-30) believing that Macbeth is a loyal man that has such a great heart; considering that he risked his life to save Scotland: something that the Thane of Cawdor was supposed to do. Macbeth, a dark evil soul, uses the promotion and honor of Duncan as a stepping stone to begin his destroying of Scotland. Instead of being happy with the honor that king Duncan gave him the honor of Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth gets greedy and wants more than what is granted to him, “If chance will have
Beowulf shows bravery in line 158 “… Death was errand.” He states that he will fight to his death. He will not back up from his fight with Grendel even if it might cost him his life. Beowulf also shows courage in line 154 “… I drove five great giants into chains.” By Beowulf’s statement he shows how he is not afraid of fighting anyone. Beowulf shows courage which makes him fit the image of an epic hero. Beowulf is also considered to be a leader.
DiPietro-2 Again, good is being shown, in this circumstance the kenning “mighty protector of men” portrays Beowulf as a supernatural being of good and that it is his obligation to fight for humanity. In addition, it shows the severity of this battle, because it will determine whether good or evil triumphs (“fiend was no use to anyone in Denmark”). In the end, “ A prince of the Geats, had killed Grendel, ended the grief, the sorrow, the suffering […] by a bloodthirsty fiend”(404-407). The expression of despair the monster forces unto the Danes is a representation of evil. Additionally, the fact Beowulf is successful shows that good is
Novel Analysis Chart Title: The Great Tree of AvalonAuthor: T.A BarronDate of Publication:2011 (in the new name) | Types of Conflict Provide examples for all that apply.Character vs. Character:Tamwyn having to fight the sorcerer who had taken the elano and made it into a crystal, wanting to be the most powerful being in Avalon Character vs. Self:Tamwyn was unsure of himself and downgraded himself. He didn’t believe he had the power or skill for someone who was supposedly the heir of Merlin and the Dark Child, but he did all alongCharacter vs. Nature:Tamwyn and his friends who accompanied him were against strong odds with the awful drought that had been steadily spreading trough the root-realms of avalonCharacter vs. Fate:Just like in character vs. self, Tamwyn doesn’t believe he has the power to do any of these things but in the end he shows everyone, as well as himself how much power he truly had.
Kubra Akyuz Dr. Roy Literature 104 Essay 1 Good Triumph over Evil Beowulf is one of the earliest surviving Anglo-Saxon epic poems. It illustrates the story of Beowulf, an epic hero fated to triumph demonic monster in order to save a kingdom from destruction. In Beowulf, the conflict between good and evil is the main theme. The epic poem portrays Beowulf’s experiences coming from land of the Geats to save Danes. Throughout his adventures, Beowulf is fighting against evil, whether it is Grendel, Grendel’s Mother, or the dragon.