As I see my senior year coming to an end so soon, I have learned many important text. Federico’s Falcon, Beowulf, Macbeth. These poems/ plays have taught me some aspects in life. I have learned that people are willing to do anything for their loved one in these poems and plays. Also how much people can change throughout their life. In federigo's Falcon this man has a bird that is a falcon and he loves it so much. He has a crush on this lady ever since he was little. He didn't know how to tell her so he never did. One day this lady who has a son got sick and what he wanted was a falcon that this guy had. She went over to ask. He knew she was going to come over but not knowing what for. He shot this bird so they could talk over having dinner. He didn't know what to say about all of this. When he find out that he shot this bird he was ok with it. He was willing to give things up for the people he loves. I loved to his this poem because it make me think that there are people out there that are willing to give things up. Also that some things are not as important to you once you find someone you can give things up for. You realize that things are not as important as you thought …show more content…
This play has been very important throughout the years. It has been taught in schools a lot. Beowulf was a hero and killed many monster. His army helped him through his fights. This poem was one of my favorite because I thought the fight between the monsters was cool. It kind of related to me when I read this it made me think that there was one person who helped Beowulf kill the dragon. There is one friend that will always stick with you. Then you got those friends you only talk to when you see them. Beowulf was a very tough man. He showed people how much power he really had. This play was very cool to see or as in video. I think that this play we can all relate too. Also that we all have that one friend who is always be with
Loyalty and bravery are themes that are often found in literature, and Beowulf is no exception. It is one of the reasons I find this poem so interesting. Beowulf is the hero of the poem who decides to sail to Denmark with hope of protecting the Danish people from a creature known as Grendel, who has attacked and devoured many of King Hrothgar’s warriors while they were asleep. Like all heroes, Beowulf exhibits true bravery, courage, and puts the people before himself, which makes him a very likely candidate for king. Even before he faces the terrifying monster, Grendel, Beowulf renounces the uses of weapons when he says “Soon I shall sink him into death-sleep, not with my sword but solely by strength. He is unschooled in skills to strike against
“Beowulf” is an epic poem that contains monsters, bravery, and sacrifice during the Anglo-Saxon Period. Some people say that Beowulf is a great epic that everyone should read at least once in their life. But others despise the poem thinking that it is very boring.
In my opinion, I had the thought of Beowulf being a very boring literature story that I was forced to read because I’m a senior. But overall I enjoyed the poem. Yes it was kind of hard to read and comprehend due to the Anglo-Saxon literature. As far as the movie ‘13th Warrior” I really enjoyed because I’m such a visual learner. Even though the movie was somewhat different in names and kind of out of order I was still able to understand and point out the different events from the poem. So due to this watching this movie really enhanced my knowledge about
Beowulf, is a poem about Beowulf himself killing monsters, and other humans who are not doing right. This poem is the oldest poem in the English language that is still being used in the education programs today. Beowulf rips people’s arms off, kills five monsters, and goes to save the people of Herot. Throughout the play Beowulf's followers continue to praise him for all his accomplishments In the epic poem Beowulf, Beowulf shows how to get glory from people, how to complete a mission, and how to keep your strenght.
This leaves Beowulf as the monster, when we believe him to be the hero. For the rest of the poem this leaves us an opening to judge him on character. Because of this fault, one can believe that he is a faulty king and ruler, even though he does what a king is suppose to do; he gives gifts to his Geats.
“No better king had ever lived, no prince so mild, no man so open to his people, so deserving of praise.” This is an ultimate description of the heroic events of Beowulf, an old Anglo-Saxon poem about a warrior who battles and destroys three horrifying monsters. Although written long ago, the emotions expressed within this work, emotions of bravery, valor, and ethics still speak to us centuries later. The anonymous author of the poem convinces us through the masterful use of various literary elements that emphasize its meaning and message. Conflict, imagery and setting are three literary elements that contribute to the effectiveness of the poem.
The Old-English epic poem of Beowulf, officially written down somewhere around the year 1066 by the Beowulf poet, is one where you are persistently kept of the edge of your seat due to its superior use of vivid phrases and imagery. In the Anglo-Saxon period in which the story takes place bravery, heroic deeds, and loyalty to one another is paramount. Beowulf, a tenacious scandinavian warrior, is the savior of a neighboring kingdom due to his aptness to slay the treacherous monsters such as the nefarious Grendel and his mother. A truly remarkable feat is how the words and actions of this poem are put to life in the movie. Though remarkable, the cinema didn’t exactly correlate with the poem. In fact the integrity of the poem almost seems diminished
Throughout humankind, many heroes have impacted world’s history. Some are true stories while some have become legends. These storied are retold over and over due to the hero, which shows a common
Beowulf was an immense poem about a courageous warrior - by the name of Beowulf. This warrior was brave and had a lot of confidence, which led him to act foolishly. Beowulf was respected by the people of Denmark and Sweden. Throughout the poem, Beowulf proved he was a hero by protecting the Geats and Danes, but also foolish with the beasts he defeated.
Macbeth is one of the many plays written by William Shakespear. It is considered as one of his greatest works for it's ever engaging story, Macbeth is also the most filmed/preformed of all of Shakespears' plays .‘Macbeth’ is set to be in Scotland; revolving around the main character, Macbeth. Macbeth's ambition leads him to commit murder after murder ; in order to be King.He first murders the former king, Duncan, his friend Banquo and later the family of the nobleman, Macduff.
Beowulf is the epic hero of this poem. He has all the characteristics that a hero should, such as strength, loyalty and bravery. Not only does he fight for good, but he represents it as well. In the poem, there is contrasting evil present to highlight Beowulf’s heroic
People are the way they are due to many elements. Where they live, who they are surrounded by, and life experiences that they encounter are all factors that plays a role in who they are as a person. Although humans can be very different from one another, humans can also be similar in other ways. No matter what background someone has or how well they are doing financially, there are two things that all humans have. Ambition and desire. Playwright, William Shakespeare, introduces several characters who are willing to take unimaginable risks to obtain success to their desires in his famous play, Macbeth. Characters Scar from The Lion King and Macbeth are fine examples of characters who are unable to stop their ambition and desire from taking impulsive actions. Scar and Macbeth are similar characters as they are both with a corrupt mindset as shown through their treatment of others, and their betrayal towards those who are loyal to them.
In the length of the poem, Beowulf goes from abandoned child to gallant warrior to King. This transformation, expressed in the tone and content of the poem, shows the importance of the relationship between lord and thane and expresses the ultimate value of that connection. From the difference in battle scenes to Beowulf’s speeches, it is clear that he has gone from a somewhat self-loving hero to a selfless king. Within this change he also goes from serving a lord to becoming a lord, and in that way the poem shows us the importance of both sides of the relationship.
Beowulf is an epic story that relates well to the time that it was introduced by having the stories of the epic battles and the defeats of the treacherous monsters that kept everyone entertained during this era. Not only does Beowulf represent the era well, but it also has very interesting characters, themes and symbols that help teach us lessons that are very much so needed in today's society.
Some great literary scholars think that the poem is an heroic elegy, celebrating the fantastic achievements of its great hero, and also expressing sorrow or lamentation for the hero’s unfortunate death. In “Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics” Tolkien states: