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Good vs. Evil in “Beowulf”:
“Beowulf”, being an epic poem, deals with good versus evil. The good being the epic hero, which in this case, is Beowulf. As the epic hero, Beowulf possesses qualities such as intelligence, super strength, attractiveness and likability, strong authority, and courage; all qualities one would assume to be in a “good” character. The evil in the poem are the characters Beowulf chooses to challenge. They are the monsters and dragon that depict hell. Throughout this epic poem, one discovers that the constant battle between good and evil does not necessarily come down to the morals of the characters. I would like to research this topic to find out the motives behind each of the characters, good or evil, when fighting one …show more content…

Why is it that Beowulf, a man, seems to only pick battles against supernatural creatures rather than other strong warriors from, perhaps, other tribes? Does he find anything other than the supernatural unworthy of encountering his heroic capabilities?
3. Is a victory in a battle between two tribes of men, omitting any supernatural creatures, even considered real heroism when either side could be argued as good or evil?
4. Why would a character choose, or even desire, evil over good?
Beowulf as an Epic Hero: In the event that my first topic of interest does not prove to have enough information to fully answer my research questions, I have chosen a plan B topic. Beowulf symbolizes the ideal epic hero. He shows he is intelligent when he studies his enemies before attacking. His strength is proven when he defeats the supernatural creatures. Others are attracted to Beowulf because of his noble background and his likability. He also possesses a strong authoritative attitude, enlisting other men to journey with him. Lastly, his courage is undeniable when he challenges creatures that no other man has survived from. I am curious to further understand what makes an epic hero truly epic besides their qualities. Here are some questions I would like to answer to

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