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The Use of Allegory and Symbolism in the Epic Poem Beowulf

Goldsmith, who sees Beowulf as being addressed to the "powerful" and designed to "warn them of the dangers attendant upon power" (...

The Concept of Ambition as Reflected in Literature

In five pages the idea of ambition is discussed in an examination of such literary works as A Delicate Balance by Jose Armas, Balt...

'Beowulf' and the Characterization of Grendel's Mother

In five pages this paper discusses the viewpoint of Grendel's mother as featured in the poetic epic 'Beowulf.' Four sources are c...

Beowulf and Gilgamesh

In seven pages topics of general intent, good, evil, and heroism are related to the epic tales of 'Beowulf' and 'Epic of Gilgamesh...

'Happy Warrior' as Embodied by Beowulf

In five pages this quote 'Who is the happy Warrior? Who is he that every man in arms should wish to be? It is the generous spirit,...

Beowulf and Insights on Characterizations

In five pages this paper discusses the insights contained within the Medieval epic in terms of Grendel's death, his mother's react...

'Beowulf' and the Importance of the Dragon, Grendel, and Grendel's Mother

In five pages this paper examines the various creatures of 'Beowulf' in an analysis of their importance. There are no other sourc...

William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily' and Edgar Allan Poe's 'Fall of the House of Usher'

of the heart, an unredeemed dreariness"( Seelye, 101). The reader is told that Roderick Usher is the last in a long line of an Ar...

'The Cask of Amontillado' and 'The Tell Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe

like Poe: "TRUE! nervous, very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why WILL you say that I am mad?" (Poe NA). The narr...

Similarities and Differences between King Arthur and Beowulf

praise and... desire for glory" (McNary 528). Beowulf is strong, courageous and brave in combat, and likes nothing better than to...

'A Clean, Well Lighted Place' and 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway

two share. They are obviously not really enjoying this moment, or life, for some reason. And, the reason is never clearly spelled ...

Heroic Literary Symbolism

In six pages an analysis of the heroic symbolism in the epics 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,' 'Beowulf,' and 'Epic of Gilgamesh...

European Difficulties to Transform from Pagan to Christian in the Poems "Song of Roland" and "Beowulf"

paganism was not about to go quietly, even though the poet describes the protagonist as a gift that, "God, in His mercy, has sent....

Firebrand of Liberty

the coast of Georgia and Florida under Colonel Oliver T. Beards command (Kennington, 2009). Their expedition, and raids, proved su...

Genesis 1-2:3 Compared to Genesis 2:4-25

are differences, the two texts do not necessarily contradict each other. The account of creation in Chapter 1 is very detailed. ...

Epic Poem Beowulf Contemporary Retelling

for protection against the creature that has been terrorizing his subjects, Beowulf can hardly refuse. It is not simply because H...

Comparative Analysis of Kate Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour' and William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily'

otherworldly and immovable. She is not a fully functioning human being. Louise Mallard is also damaged, but her weakness is physi...

'Beowulf' and the Grendel Character

In 5 pages this paper presents a character analysis of Grendel as featured in the epic 'Beowulf' and how he is intended to be repr...

A Debate about the Nature of Man, Argued by Hamlet, Beowulf and Sir Gawain

The writer presents an imaginary debate among Hamlet, Sir Gawain and Beowulf on the nature of man, why he has been placed on earth...

Beowulf and a Contrast of Battles with Grendel, Grendel's Mother, and the Dragon

to his mother, he has been depicted as a solitary creature, not unlike the hombres in Sergio Leones "spaghetti" Westerns, who walk...

Mythological Depiction of the Warrior Thor

In two and a half pages this paper discusses the hammer's loss in the story and the warrior and thunderous personality of Thor. T...

Raffel's Beowulf and New Historicism

In five pages Raffel's interpretation of Beowulf is examined in an application of the New Historicism concept. Three sources are ...

Epic Oral Poetry Tradition

In seven pages this paper examines the epic 'Beowulf' in a consideration of the poetic oral tradition. Seven sources are cited in...

Comparative Analysis of Richard Wright's 'Morning Star' and George Schuyler's 'Black No More'

Secure in the knowledge that his origins are unknown, Max joins a white supremacist group and allies himself with their bigotry. S...

John Gardner's Grendel and Epic Beowulf

oo well that here was the last of...

Ancient Greece and Medieval Societies Compared

In five pages Ancient Greek society is compared with the Medieval society represented in the epic 'Beowulf' in terms of citizen ex...

Beowulf as an Epic Hero

The writer argues that Beowulf can be considered a hero, not only because he does heroic deeds, but also because of the way in whi...

Choosing the Right Path in Conflict

The human element can bring two seemingly mutually exclusive tales and ideas together. This essay uses Maus, A Survivor's Tale by ...

Focusing on Medieval Literary Suffering

In this paper of five pages the human suffering featured in 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight' and 'Beowulf' along with other theme...

Social Values Mirrored in Classic Literature

In nine and a half pages this paper considers how social values are reflected in the ancient literary works Phaedo, Euthyphro, Cri...