how a true hero should behave. Beowulf is a strong example of an epic because it includes kennings, epic characteristics, and universal themes which are all an important part of epic poetry. Beowulf is a strong example of an epic in many ways, the first way being the compelling use of kennings (Poetic synonyms found in epic poems) throughout the text. “Twelve winters of grief for Hrothgar, king / Of the Danes, sorrow heaped at his door / By hell-forged hands” (Beowulf
Beowulf, the hero of the epic poem Beowulf, undoubtedly exhibits every characteristic of an epic hero. Although he exhibits all sixteen characteristics, there are four that are prominent: a noble birth, supernatural strength, courage and appearance. Firstly, Beowulf comes from a strong lineage of nobility. When King Hrothgar first hears Beowulf’s name he states, “His father before him was called Ecgtheow. Hrethel the Geat gave Ecgtheow his daughter in marriage. This man is their son…”(Heaney373-375)
when you hear the word manners? Commonly we think of well-behaved children or courteous young adults. Some examples of manners would be holding open the door, pulling chairs out, saying please and thank you, etc. But where did the notion of manners come from? It can be traced all the way back to the medieval times when kings, queens, and knights were the rulers of the land. A great example of chivalry was displayed during the time that the great uniter, King Arthur, ruled. Although the word manners
lifestyle filled with riches, noble jobs, and heroic battle stories, and often experienced religious revelations which led to blessings. Their representation of the time period was filled with feasts and celebrations. Going to