Comparing Beowulf, The Wanderer, And The 13th Warrior

The 13th Warrior has various similarities and differences when compared to the original epic poem, Beowulf. These similarities and differences can be seen through the plot, character traits, and themes. Beowulf was composed by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet and is dated between the 8th and the early 11th century. The 13thWarrior is directed by Michael Crichton and John McTiernan

The epic poem of Beowulf has been around since the 700 ce. It has been passed down by story telling. The poem is a northern european myth. Majority of the action takes place in Denmark, Geatland however, this location is now Southern Sweden. Beowolf is a heroic myth. It is about a hero's journey. The film The 13th Warrior did not do the poem much justice. It had things which were similar and things that were different. The poem is written in third person and the movie in first person. Both have similar names, in the poem the character's name is Beowulf and in the movie it is Buliwyf. In the book there is much symbolism this is made especially with weapons. In the poem it is written they would even sleep with there weapons that is how important

There are many factors to consider in comparing the two poems of the Old English society – Beowulf and The Wanderer. While they have many similarities; they have, within their structure and plot, many differences we can easily find or eventually make out.

What is an epic hero? Although we would like to believe that a hero would always be there to save us as needed, that is not always the case. All heroes are different, but what makes them epic? Many would answer that question by saying because they are in an epic poem or story; however, that answer isn’t true. An epic hero, of course is in an epic narrative, but it is what they accomplish in that specific text. First, an epic hero has to make a grand journey and be in the Gods favor or shall we say the chosen one. Also, he has to be seen as superior than any other man. For clarification, the epic hero needs to be bigger, faster, stronger, and wiser than anyone else in the story, except for the Gods of course. Also, and epic hero is also

Religions play various different roles throughout literature, the most common one I think of is Christianity. We will discuss what the role of Religion is in Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney and the role in the movie The 13th Warrior. Christianity, Islam, and Anglo-Saxon Paganism are the various Religions’ that are expressed in both the literature and the movie. Since both works are similar, but written in a different point of view because of different beliefs we will discuss the difference between Beowulf and The 13th warrior throughout the paper. Another thing we will be discussing is how the authors use religion in a unique way in both works to portray their story in their own way. Before we begin our comparison we will begin with some information on Anglo-Saxon Paganism and Islam.

After watching the film, The 13th Warrior, and reading the epic, Beowulf, there are several similarities and differences. The main characters are different, with similar goals, but different reasons for doing what they do. The main idea never truly changes, and is persistent throughout both the film and the poem. The differences in the set up of the film outweigh the similarities, but the similarities of the plot and the general concept are easily noticed.

Antonio Banderas plays the main character in the exciting and relative film, The 13th Warrior. The 13th Warrior shows many similarities to the story of Beowulf, sharing very similar features that are shown in both of these works. The film portrays the story of Ahmed ibn Fadlan, whom is portrayed by Antonio Banderas. Ahmed ibn Fadlan is a young Arab poet that is living in the area of Bagdad. He is a selfish poet that gets into some trouble by having an affair with the wife of an important citizen from his country, that goes by the name of Sultan. After getting into trouble he was to be banned from his country as a punishment. Getting exhiled places Fadlan in the precesnse of some Scandinavian men who happen to be Vikings. After coming into contact

Mythology was a very big thing in ancient times,issuing to times before B.C and still continues to this day. This dates back to times of beowulf,which was during the middle ages and anglo/saxon time period which was believed to be the earliest recorded stage of english,spoken in britain.A big wealth of literature and poetry was written during this specific time period and led to a gateway to germanic philology.Even though that was extravagant and intriguing it is really outdated considering this is now the 21 century where we rely on technology and reboots of books and poems into movies from that time period.As one of them is the 13th warrior which is supposed to tie into or relate to anglo/saxon timed poem “beowulf” the author is unknown but it has been translated many times by different

In Anglo-Saxon culture and literature being a hero was being a warrior, to be considered a hero you had to be strong, intelligent, and courageous. They were

The 13th Warrior a 1999 fantasy film produced by Touchtone Pictures, is based on the book Eater of the Dead by Michael Crichton. This film has quite a few similarities and differences when it is compared to the epic poem of Beowulf. The 13th Warrior is about a group of heroes around the 10th century, who were summoned to the Northmen lands to stop some inhuman monsters (0:00:42) and Beowulf written in the 8th century, is also about a hero summoned to the Northmen lands to stop some inhuman monsters. In the film, it follows thirteen men and their struggles to fight off the monsters, but in the poem even though Beowulf had the help of fourteen Danes, it was mainly about Beowulf’s trials and successes. The film’s story changes the arrangement of the poem’s plot, but the central idea is predominant in both works, which is the need for an epic hero to save the peoples from supernatural monsters. The characters in both the film and the epic poem, are presented with different names, motives, and appearances. The 13th Warrior and the poem Beowulf have similarities and differences that are shown through its characters, plot, and central idea.

The concept of hero is different to many cultures. In history, stories such as Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, are great examples of how these cultures hold their own personal virtues in the highest regard. Beowulf, focuses on courage and the powerful strength qualities that the Anglo-Saxons also reflects. Meanwhile, the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight really respected honesty, loyalty and the basic codes of chivalry. So, therefore, these two tales truly reflect their people's values and qualities. Gawain by being honest, showing loyalty and proving his bravery; Beowulf by fighting impossible beasts, using his own strength to defeat the monster and then going on to tell his great tale. While romantic heroes are full of the admirable attributes of bravery, loyalty, humility, courage, honesty, and virtue, epic heroes exist, perhaps, on a grander scale: brave and noble characters involved in events of great magnitude and admired for great and sometimes super-human achievements.

A quick note On the title: I think that the best title for the movie would be The Wolf or something simple like that, cause actions movies need simple titles or people can’t remember them. I think that is the rule I cannot remember.

In your opinion, what characteristics must a character possess to be considered an epic hero in a story? Is it someone who can defeat a giant beast? Or is it someone who shows great nobility in completing tasks for the betterment of others? In the book The Longman Anthology of British Literature, we are introduced to two heroic poems and characters by the name of Beowulf and Judith. In this Compare and Contrast Paper, I will break the common misconception of what an Epic Hero must possess as well as show you that there is no need for mythical creatures or God like weapons. Judith and Beowulf are both epic heroes, although Judith does not follow the traditional epic hero format, like having godlike strength, or encountering numinous phenomenon,

An epic hero is someone who truly lives up to their name throughout all knowledge. When one considers and epic hero, Beowulf will definitely be one to think about. One that I believe fits the role of an Epic Hero whole-heartedly is Naruto Uzumaki who became a highly praised leader.

In this epic, there is a furious monster who kills and or hurts people. There is three battles that Beowulf is involved in that are in this epic. He battles Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon. All three battles were different in different ways. The differences may not have been very visible or noticeable but there are some differences. Beowulf is known as a hero of the Geats to some. To others, he’s known as a vicious beast. He thinks he’s helping someone or something by the actions he takes, when really his actions are killing someone. Some people actually want them to kill some though. Take Grendel for instance, people wanted him dead. Things could be settled in a different way besides fighting but Beowulf doesn’t think that.