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Essay / Larger Than Life Beowulf - 562
Beowulf probably comes to mind when someone thinks of the Middle Ages. It has earned its place as a historical work of literature. This story is recognized as an epic poem. Beowulf has several themes that everyone can relate to. Teachers should still be able to use this epic poem in the school curriculum. Having timeless themes is easy for students to distinguish. Beowulf should still be used in the classroom today because it gives the reader a perspective of strength, confidence, and heroism. The first idealized theme is strength. Beowulf illustrates strength throughout the poem. This warrior was brought to this region to protect them from Grendel, who continues to attack the Geats. Beowulf knows this: “He has no idea of the arts of war, of the shield or of swordplay, although he possesses savage strength. » He uses his strength to rip Grendel's arm completely from his body. Beowulf fights the battle unarmed and is forced to use only his strength. This then escalates into an epic battle. Beowulf swims to Grendel's mother's underwater lair. After a hard fight,...