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Beowulf is an Old English poem written somewhere between the eighth century and the tenth century; the culture of Germanic times is depicted through varying concepts of masculinity that not only describes their capability as a warrior, but also their aptitude as a leader. Beowulf shows of a demon named Grendel attacking Heorot, and the king, Hrothgar, calls Beowulf, a warrior, for help with the slaying of Grendel. Characteristics and qualities of leadership are directly linked to the masculinity

Nobility of Unferth Unferth is presented halfway through the book Grendel. His presence is significant as it is the first sign of mental equality with Grendel and another person. He is a hero of his own land and personally believes this. Unferth is seen as a character of nobility, however he is also a foolish human which shows through his actions when he challenges grendel, his personal definition of a hero, along with his character during battle. When Grendel is challenged by Unferth, it is

from his journey. Unferth debated the merit of heroism with Grendel despite very few responses from him Unferth believes himself a hero and refuses to think he isn’t but Grendel does not give in just listens unaffected. Unferth states that no one will know that he came to Grendel’s cave or if he fled to hills like a coward claiming that alone shows his inner heroisms. He gave the ultimatum that either him or Grendel was going to walk out of the cave alive. Grendel highly disagrees with his statement

Beowulf V.S. Grendel: Who is nobler? Grendel and Beowulf are being compared to the nine noble virtues. The nine noble virtues explains what a hero should be and what characteristics make them noble. The characteristics are what you expect from a hero. Courage, Truth, Honor, Fidelity, Discipline, Hospitality, Self-Reliance, and Perseverance are the Nine Noble Virtues. According to the Vikings, these traits are what make a hero noble. Grendel and Beowulf have some of these virtues. Grendel and Beowulf

Working Title Grendel and Beowulf are being compared to the nine noble virtues. The nine noble virtues explains what a hero should be and what characteristics make them noble. The characteristics are what you expect from a hero. Courage, Truth, Honor, Fidelity, Discipline, Hospitality, Self-Reliance, and Perseverance are the Nine Noble Virtues. According to the Vikings, these traits are what make a hero noble. Grendel and Beowulf have some of these virtues. Grendel and Beowulf are similar in some

In both the stories, “Beowulf” and “The Wife’s Lament”, the readers find that throughout the text, the author instills the feelings of anger and contempt within their characters. In “Beowulf”, Unferth clearly has contempt towards Beowulf when he recalls a story of how Beowulf raced against Brecca and then lost. Then, Unferth begins to say that Beowulf “will pay a heavy price... if (he) dare(s) ambush Grendel in the watches of the night”. In reply to Unferth’s anger, Beowulf also throws contemptuous

The Real Unferth “Beowulf” has many great people throughout the book who do great things, but there was one person who really stuck out, and not because of his greatness. Unferth and his bitterness towards Beowulf really made a lasting impression in this book. Unferth did not play a huge role, but while he was mentioned, he showed his true, vile, colors. His part in the reading was mainly to talk about the battle between Brecca and Beowulf, but he talked about it with such a boorish attitude, that

Mental Endurance in Alfred Lansing's Endurance Shackleton's Incredible Voyage In Endurance Shackleton's Incredible Voyage, Alfred Lansing recounts the tale of one of the greatest successes of the Twentieth Century. Ironically, Lansing's detailed account of the 1915 Trans-Antarctic Expedition illuminates the stark reality that Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition did not fulfill its goal. In fact, the expedition never even set foot upon the continent that they had intended to cross. The outstanding

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton – A Successful Failure!!! Vinod C Jayanna 660162325 Coleman University Dr. M.Vargas Contents: 1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………4 2. Lessons in Leadership ……………………………………………………6 3. Why Sir Ernest Shackleton? ......................................................................12 4. Later Years...……………………………………………………………...14 5. References ………………………………………………………………15 Abstract: Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton

When an event occurs in our lives, whether it be good or bad, we must each ask ourselves, "What role did I play in this?" (Benson, 2017). This question helps us to find the beginning of the path we are currently set upon by looking back on outcomes determined by the decisions we have made. Only whist looking back are we able to ask this simple question as we gain an understanding of where we were, as well as where we currently are. "Leadership in Crisis: Ernest Shackleton and the Epic Voyage of