Beowulf And Modern Literature Psychologically Complex

Beowulf and Modern Literature Psychologically Complex In the Old English time, psychologically was way different than modern time, due to the fact of many tribes trying to conquer the world. Beowulf was a heroic poem that was recorded by an unknown author who lives in the Old English of time, approximately written between 8 and 10 B.C. Beowulf was based on the Anglo-Saxons tradition, who which ruled a little of England. Beowulf was a warrior that fought in many battles against outrage monsters, such as Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and a dragon; and shows courage and bravery throughout the battles and story. Beowulf is a good hero and being a good hero, eventually Beowulf was appointed as a king of the Geats. At the very end of the story,†¦show more content†¦This reason can be related to the modern literature because in many stories you will have that one character that will brag about anything they get or earn. In the story, Beowulf had told to a Danish watchman, whi ch stated , â€Å"My father was a famous soldier, known far and wide. As a leader of men. His name was Edgetho† ( Beowulf pg 28). Beowulf stated in the battle of the dragon was, â€Å" I’ve never known fear; as a youth I fought in endless battles. I am old, now, but I will fight again, seek fame still, if the dragon hiding in his tower dares to face me† ( Beowulf pg 42). The other example of Beowulf boasting himself is at the end of the battle with the dragon and Beowulf have stated, â€Å" when the funeral flames have burned me, and build it here, at the water’s edge, high on this spit of land, so sailors can see this tower, and remember my name, and called it Beowulf tower† ( Beowulf pg 49). Many people that would not agree would say, â€Å" what about the people that show a low status in the society†. To respond to that statement, you can boast yourself with any type of social status because many people had accomplished something that wa s good or had an ancestor that did some type ofShow MoreRelatedBeowulf as Epic823 Words   |  4 PagesWhat makes an epic? Is Beowulf an epic? ï‚ · ï‚ · ï‚ · What is an epic poem, and how does it differ from other kinds of poetry or storytelling? How have epic poems traditionally been transmitted from generation to generation? How do tellers remember these long and complicated stories? According to Robert Harris’s Glossary of Literary Terms, he defines an epic as the following: Epic. An extended narrative poem recounting actions, travels, adventures, and heroic episodes and written in a high style (withRead MoreLiterary Devices in Pride and Prejudice8198 Words   |  33 PagesSimile in the novel â€Å"Pride and Prejudice† II. 5. The use of Repetition in the novel â€Å"Pride and Prejudice† II. 6. The use of Metaphor in the novel â€Å"Pride and Prejudice† Conclusion Bibliography Introduction The literature is immortal. We learn English and English literature to get to know more about English people, their culture, traditions and values. And to enlarge our background and moral values and principles we read books of not only the English or Russian greatest writers but American