The stories of great heroes and leaders have been around for a very long time. One of the oldest works of literature, Beowulf, was recited in the 8th to 11th century in Anglish- also known as ‘old English’. The epic poem was officially written down in 700 BC provided historical knowledge that reflects the early medieval Anglo-Saxon culture: pride, glory, and self achievement. Approximately 300 years later, Heracles by Euripides was performed. A tragedy telling the aftermath of Heracles twelve trials
The spirit of the epic poem Beowulf is defined by the literary elements that the story incorporates. There are three essential elements that clearly stand out in the poem. First, the characters of the story represent important Anglo-Saxon values. Second, the imagery that Beowulf utilizes help make its ideals clear to the reader. Third, the events that take place in the story reflect the principles of Anglo-Saxon culture. In the section of the story where Beowulf fights Grendel, these elements of
live a moral life or be overcome with sin. In the novel of “Beowulf”, Beowulf, who is depicted as a hero, leads the Geats to Denmark in order to defeat Grendel, who is portrayed as a beast that has been terrorizing the Danes for twelve years. Beowulf and Grendel symbolize the conflict between good and evil in a Christian paradigm, thus, contrasting each other by symbolizing people from the Bible, displaying distinct values and beliefs,