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"BEOWULF"

Submitted by:
Jamaica Genobesa
11 HUMSS Bloom

Submitted to:
Lynie Rose Molina

My Thoughts About Beowulf

By: Heaney Seamus

Beowulf is amazing masterpiece as it not only tells the classic tale of the epic hero
and his journey, but contains hidden meanings aside from literal. Beawulf son of Ecgtheow,
a mighty warrior from Geatland. Beowulf is a great warrior, Characterized predominantly
by his feats of strength and courage. He is a young warrior among his people the Geats.
Beowulf is the hero of main character of this epic story, a brave and powerful warrior. He is
a young man who is destined for fame. He becomes famous among his community for his
courage. He is clashed in many fights and displays this quality for everyone. The
community recognizes him as the toughest and the strongest person alive. Beowulf also
displays a character of honor. The hero in the epic literature is keen to ensure that he
acquires honorable reputation. He fights battles with the intention that his triumph will
give him honor and increase his reputation among his people. He honors friendship and
even if he is. Honors the old king due to his wisdom, when the old king dies, and he refuses
to take the throne as offered by the queen and instead honors and serve the king’s son who
takes over. It is this honor that make him a king later in life, and he continues ruling with
honor and fidelity for half a century. Beowulf is a character who is very eager to obtain a
good reputation. He makes a good use of his courage to acquire and secure his reputation
as a brave person who is ready to serve and protect his people with loyalty. He is also a
good friend and despite the initial criticism of overconfidence, at last we see an honorable
character in Beowulf. He is ruled by two kings who he serves with loyalty and at last he also
has a chance to rule. However, even as the king, he rules with honor and courage.