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Unknown Focus of Christian Virtues
The notorious epic of Beowulf brings about many questions to literary analysts. Written in the eighth century by an unknown author, people often tend to question the perspective the poem was written in. Was it meant to be a tale of a hero in a Paganistic society fighting supernatural monsters, or were the monsters just perks to the story which really focused on Christian virtues? Regardless of the intentions of the author, many aspects of Beowulf can be linked with stories and lessons portrayed in the Holy Bible, the backbone and guiding element in the Christian World. Beowulf can be correlated with Christian characteristics through the description and actions of Grendel, the role Beowulf played as a hero and friend, and how pride can bring the best of the best to their end. ... In the same sense, Grendel envies the fellowship and happiness he sees amongst the Danes, therefore he murders them and becomes the first murderer in Beowulf. ... Cain also had a special marking on him, the same as did Grendel: “ he had conjured the harm from the cutting edge / of every weapon” (Beowulf 803-804). ...
Beowulf was the ‘hero” in this epic, the same as David was the “hero” in the Holy Bible.
Approximate Word count = 990
Approximate Pages = 4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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