...In my high school literature class, we were divided in groups of four and five, and assigned to create a board game based on the novel Beowulf. The teacher choose each member of each group left us to decide how the work would be divide and who would work on what. I decide/was chosen to create that actual bored game, including all the pieces of the game and the instructions. I decide to create the game similar to the style of CandyLand. Although the ‘leader’ nominated herself , because “leadership is a choice” (Ted) (Sinek, 2014) each “group member play[ed] [an] important leadership role” (Ch.14 Sec.14. 1) (Jone Jr., 2009). The groups ‘leader’ was more of a Autocratic leader, she mostly “set polices and [made] designs primarily on [her]...
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...In the provided article Beowulf and the Teaching of Leadership written by John loughman and John Finley. The two authors state the epic poem Beowulf can give you timely insight and direction into leadership (P. 155). Although the story of Beowulf presents to us a very common leader I would have to disagree that the epic poem doesn’t really present to us how impactful and present his leadership skills. The two authors also compares and contrast the similarities beowulf has to culture movies you see in your everyday life. This would include Narnia, Lord of the rings, etc. ( P. 156) The two others also give a cultural background on how the story of Beowulf was conceived. Stemming from Beowulf being made up of Old English ( P. 156). Also the article touches basis on other warriors and tribes who kind of follow under this makeup. Such as warriors being fearless and following under a leader willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done....
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...Tom Loughman and John Finley investigate how is Beowulf as a leader of his people, specify the ways why Beowulf is an exemplary of charismatic leadership, and analyze how the poem displays the overreliance upon a ring-giver is a risk. The authors, Loughman and Finley caption this “Beowulf and the Teaching of Leadership” and argues that Beowulf is an exemplification of an appealing leader. In the Old English poem Beowulf, the warrior battles with three monsters: Grendel, Grendel’s mother and an infuriated dragon. In the first battle, Grendel attacks the mead hall and attempts to grasp Beowulf’s arm, but then Grendel exits with his arm cut off. Grendel’s mother seeks vengeance and fights Beowulf, but Beowulf found a sword and slaughters Grendel’s mother. After 50 years, the King of Geats encounters a dragon and vows to slay it but due to his age, he became feeble and the dragon executed him. Only Wiglaf, Beowulf’s nephew remains by his side. Finley and Loughman’s topic is legitimate. Beowulf is an exceptional ruler. The ruler of the Geats embodies the characteristics of a Conger and Kanungo’s charismatic...
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...Beowulf vs. Achilles “They were combat causalities, brave men and women who risked their lives to safeguard our freedom. And they paid for our liberty with their lives” (Cannon). So many people die for the freedoms that the American person values. As society grows and becomes different the true heroes are becoming less recognized. What modern day people would say about today's heroes would be far from the brave, and courageous war soldiers. A very long time ago, there were two brave and courageous warriors, Beowulf of Denmark and Achilles of Greece. These two individuals reached the highest expectations and excelled at successfully leading their people in battle. Both amazing leaders and determined fighters, but they came from different backgrounds,...
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...hero, as defined by the Anglo-Saxons, possessed extraordinary strength, bravery, loyalty, and leadership, and was favored and assisted by supernatural beings. Comparing Beowulf to Percy Jackson based on their culture and heroic characteristics involving bravery, leadership, strength, personality traits, fighting style, and their motivation to fight. Focuses on the two different aspects of heroism as defined by Greek and Anglo Saxon culture. Beowulf and Percy Jackson share the heroic traits of leadership skills, superhuman strength and bravery. Beowulf is the leader of the Geats,...
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...all the possibilities what would be the safest method for all passengers aboard the plane. His ultimate character of courage is portrayed when he wades through the rising water in the plane, risking his life, to double check all passengers have evacuated the plane before he officially leaves the plane to sink below into the river which shows a man of courage and leadership. In Seamus Heaney’s Beowulf, Beowulf embodies the ideal Anglo-Saxon hero. Beowulf displays heroic characteristics of strength and audacity during combat with the vicious monsters. Through actions, Beowulf displays power and boldness during his battles with the vicious monsters. Young and tough, Beowulf hears of an inexorable creature that goes by the name of Grendel. (ABP) Grendel terrorizes the Danes, a small village, by inflicting constant cruelties on the villagers in the night. His desire to help these vulnerable villagers, Beowulf courageously sails to foreign lands to collaborate with the Danes to obliterate Grendel. On Beowulf’s first night staying with the Danes, Grendel who ventures into Beowulf’s chamber with a talon “raised to attack Beowulf where he lay on the bed, but the captain of evil discovers him in a handgrip harder than anything he had encountered.” (745-752)...
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...King Hrothgar was devastated when Beowulf left. So King Hrothgar went to Geats to visit Beowulf. He commanded his warriors to go get a ship ready for his journey to Geats. His ship was filled with bunch of food and water for his journey. After two days, King Hrothgar had finally reached Geats. He had heard that Beowulf was king now. Hrothgar was so proud of Beowulf. Hrothgar was so happy to see Beowulf after fifty years, but Beowulf was about to do something extremely dangerous. Hrothgar was worried, he had drops of tears trickling down his face, because Beowulf was about to go fight the Dragon in Geats. As a payment to the kings of Danes. Hrothgar said “Beowulf I am going with you to fight the dragon. Beowulf said “No it’s too dangerous,...
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...The topic that I am going to talk about is the importance and benefits of loyalty, bravery, and leadership in Beowulf. I am going to start by saying that Beowulf seemed like he could conquer anything. Beowulf is very strong. He is almost stronger than anyone, but he is deciding to face a monster that killed every soldier and warrior in his way. Beowulf then decides not to use any weapons against the monster and only use his body. This decision was very risky for him because he almost lost the fight and had been almost killed by the monster. Now I am going to start off by talking about the importance and benefits of loyalty, in Beowulf. One example of the importance of having loyalty in this story was when Beowulf was nice to the soldiers....
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...The two characters Beowulf and Achilles share similar steps they go through during their journeys. Some of the similarities they both share include the heroic structure and/ or character they possess. Also, they both have people or things that help them through their success as heroes. Finally, they both have to face an ultimate test or supreme ordeal. These similarities are what really build up the story created by the authors, which are to be discussed. In both stories of the Beowulf and Achilles, the two heroes compared in multiple ways on their journeys. Beowulf and Achilles come off as this hero, or obtain hero-like personality. Both of them have “magical” powers. Beowulf has superhuman strength, which is clearly shown when he fights grendel, “He twisted in Pain, And the bleeding sinews deep in his shoulder Snapped, muscle and bone split And broke” (Raffel, 80). Achilles is “invincible” everywhere on his body except for his heel, which he obtained from his mother when she dipped him in a pool of invincibility, and he...
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...themselves for others in order to teach a lesson. The major theme is the triumph of goodness over evil. Beowulf and King Arthur, the epic heroes of grand tales, stand out for all that is good, brave and proper, while the villains stand for evil. However during the course of the stories the two heroes die tragically in a triumphant battle over vice and evil the course of the tale. The characters only perish after the evil is vanquished and destroyed. Sir Thomas Mallory brings forth a courageous character King Arthur, utilizing weaponry and leadership, to enlighten the kingdom of the unique characteristics of a true hero While Beowulf depicts the Anglo-Saxon era to tell a story of one who fights to better society. It is a known fact that heroes over time and overseas all heroes have something in common; which is true in the case of King Arthur and Beowulf. It is obvious that they are similar in the fact that they are both heroes, but what makes them an idol of their time and in their culture are poles apart. There are many things that are different about Beowulf and King Arthur, but the ones that stand out the most are what kind of hero they are and what actions they did to make them heroic. Both heroes possess qualities that others do not have, but it is what they do with those abilities that prompts someone to write a story about them and idolize them in time. King Arthur and Beowulf are both heroes whose stories originated in the England area. They were written at different times...
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...Beowulf/SGGN Essay Beowulf, a strong and courageous king, willing to defend his people and his honor at any given moment, was the definition of an epic Anglo-Saxon hero. He conquered his enemies with strength and power and ruled over his people with wisdom. From the 7th century, in which Beowulf was written, to the late 14th century there was an evolution in the type of heroic characters that were portrayed in epic stories. You can see this change in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Gawain, a noble knight of king Arthur, was humble and full of integrity. Although claiming to be the least of Arthur’s knights he was well respected across the land. He was a man of his word and a true representation of a chivalric hero. Both characters in these stories were brave and daring and shared some heroic qualities but they held individual traits as well that made them distinct and one of a kind. Beowulf is depicted in the self titled poem to be adventurous, brave, strong, determined, and willing to take any challenge. The poem focuses on three main battles that help the audience determine his character; his fight against Grendel, his victory over Grendel’s mother, and his defeat with the fire breathing dragon. In these confrontations you can understand that he was a hero, a guardian, and a protector. He rescued those in need by conquering whatever was threatening them. One example is shown when Beowulf is introducing himself to King Hrothgar. He says, “ I battled...
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...Beowulf and Ulysses are both men of courage. In the epic poem of Beowulf whom is from the 7th century, volunteers to participate in an outstanding challenge to face Grendel, a fiend who feasts on the flesh of humanity. Later on in the poem Beowulf takes on yet another courageous challenge against Grendel's mother, who many wouldn't face, in which he defeats her but dies after. As for Ulysses who is from the 8th century; is exposed and determined to fight in the Trojan War. Both show their bravery however, Beowulf is more dependent when it comes to muscularity and Ulysses is more dependent on wisdom or trickery. In the Dramatic Monologue of Ulysses, one can see how he is very noble. Once Ulysses fights in the trojan war he becomes very...
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...because in a time of war, leadership itself is so critical” (Cannon). Over the years heroes have evolved from true heroes to pseudo heroes. They have some similar characteristics, but pseudo heroes are corruptive and distorted. As the most valued, strongest, ablest warrior around Beowulf is looked up upon. He is a Geatish warrior who fights not only the monster Grendel, but also Grendel’s mom and a fire breathing dragon. Achilles was an important hero in The Iliad. As a regnant warrior, he leads soldiers from his hometown to seek revenge towards Agamemnon. Beowulf and Achilles were both superior warriors in similar and different ways. Beowulf and Achilles are two well-known heroes who fought agelong and hard. Beowulf...
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...Beowulf quiz master Pg. 36 - 71 Teacher document coordinated with Beowulf student document. Student document may be altered to fit teacher needs. 1. One reason that the Danes have such a difficult time fighting Grendel is that |a. |the Danes’ warriors are too old | |b. |Grendel hunts only when it is full dark | |c. |Grendel does not fight according to men’s rules | |d. |the warriors do not have enough gold for swords | ANS: C STA: AZ.AZGLA.RLA.R.03.12.2.2.PO1 | AZ.AZGLA.RLA.R.03.12.2.2.PO2 2. Which universal theme do lines 79–85 of this epic suggest? |a. |Mankind’s enemy will always continue his crimes by killing. | |b. |Evil is bloodthirsty, and it constantly tries to conquer kings. | |c. |The existence of evil and good occur simultaneously. | |d. |Evil is part of the darkness, but goodness exists in the light. | ANS: C 3. Why do the swords of Beowulf’s men fail to harm Grendel? |a. |The men...
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...world would consider you an everyday hero. However back in the time of Beowulf, a hero is portrayed as a strong and courageous super human. And while ancient and modern hero archetypes may serve a purpose in literature, they do not accurately reflect what it means to be heroic in real life. Old stories and modern films use implied metaphors, the hero cycle, and are usually influenced by culture. Whereas a real life hero is not bound by a writers ideas, and acts on their own. In almost every heroic story or film the hero encounters a challenge. These challenges can be thought of as metaphors for heroes in real life. Beowulf goes through many challenges throughout the book, but a notable one is when he goes to Grendel’s mother’s lair. When he “sank though the murky waves for hours, and at last he saw the mud of the bottom” (570, 574) he goes through a challenge. This challenge is a great example of a metaphoric challenge. The water symbolizes all the things he must go through to get to his goal, the bottom. Also he was sinking for hours. This amount of time also shows that no matter how far away the goal seems, it’s always reachable in some way or another. A second instance of this is when Beowulf kills Grendel’s Mother and “her body fell to the floor, lifeless […] Beowulf rejoiced at the sight.” (642, 645). This illustrates that when completing your goal as a hero, you are rewarded. In this case Beowulf is rewarded with pleasure and the knowledge that the people in Hrothgar’s...
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