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  • Essay / The epic poem of Beowulf and the tale of the great warrior

    The epic poem of Beowulf and the tale of the great warrior has been one of the most revered texts of old Anglo-Saxon literature and has maintained a self- its relevance in today's society thanks to the large number of translations and reworkings of the tale in films, art and literature. The epic poem dates back to the 9th century and was first translated from an old, frayed manuscript, leaving parts of the epic to the reader of the text absent. The epic story was thought to have come from an oral context as a traditional folk tale, but this has been questioned and debated. What is certain is that Beowulf is full of thematic elements about good versus evil decisions, the intrinsic excitement of masculinity, and the morbid reminder of mortality, all of which have been analyzed by great scholars and writers across the world. decades. The conflict of good versus evil is one of the most exciting ideas brought up by the unknown author of this text. In these moments, we see a lot of Beowulf as good, while he faces many adversaries, who are classified as evil. These evil characters include Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon, to name those with the most relevance and the most important roles. Back when these types of stories were told, Beowulf included that the issues of good versus evil were very surreal for many citizens living under a king and army on whom they depended. As Herbert G. Wright stated in his review “Good and Evil; Light and Darkness; Joy and Sorrow in Beowulf" that "these contrasting opposites are part of our daily lives, so it is not surprising to find these two groups appearing in the text of this period" (Wrigh...... middle of the article.. ....just being special, being a staple of an important cultural era Beowulf is a true testament to an art that has stood the test of time, and that in itself is a big part of. this intriguing literary work It's almost sad to know that the credit for this phenomenal epic poem cannot be attributed to a single author, especially since the story has had many connections to Western culture, from cinema to playwrights. , through scholars' and critics' close examination of depictions of good versus evil, masculinity, and mortality have sparked many areas of further research into the spirit of Beowulf in this 6th century Scandinavian culture. Additionally, we learn the true characteristics and actions a man must perform to die with honor among those around him. not so much brutal massacres, demons and monsters, but loyalty and wisdom are a good place to start..