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The Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf is an important piece of literature. The epic tells the story of a hero, named Beowulf, who fights monsters such as the monster Grendel, a descendent of Cain, Grendels mother, and a Dragon. Beowulf is considered a hero in his times because he has a lot of courage and pride. There are many different themes in this story such as death, war, and fame.
First, during the time of Beowulf’s life, death is a very big issue. ... Another way death was showed as a theme in the book was when Beowulf died. ... ” Everyone in the country was shocked and sad when Beowulf died. ... So, they built a tower in honor of Beowulf and did exactly what he had told them to do when he died, “A huge heap of wood was ready/ Hung around with helmets, and battle/ Shields, and shining mail shirts, all/ As Beowulf had asked.
Approximate Word count = 735
Approximate Pages = 2.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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