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An Analysis of Loyalty in the Epic of Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (991 words, 2 pages)

Loyalty in book CharactersCan the perfect ideal of loyalty ever be achieved? What is loyalty, how can you become loyal person? How do the people of today compare to the heroes in the stories that we read Beowulf Sir Gawin and the Green Knight and Camelot. When do you know ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Hospitality in Homer’s Epic Poem Odyssey (1244 words, 3 pages)

Hospitality in Homer s Odyssey is a central theme of the epic poem. Throughout the story, we are given scenarios in which hospitality, both on the part of the guest and the host, plays a key role in the events that transpire immediately afterward. This tradition, evident in Greek mythology ... Read More

An Analysis of the Use of Characters for the Presentation of Good and Evil in the Epic Poem Odyssey by Homer (910 words, 2 pages)

From the beginning of time and continuously through the ages there has always been the struggle between good and evil. Through the Odyssey Homer presents a clear view of both good and evil. Odysseus, the hero and main character of the Odyssey, is portrayed by Homer as the unequivocal essence ... Read More

A Comparison of the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Legends of King Arthur (969 words, 2 pages)

The Epic of Gilgamesh has many similarities to The Legend of King Arthur. Although Gilgamesh and King Arthur have comparison they also have differences. The main difference is that one is an Epic and the other is a Legend. To compare and contrast The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Legend ... Read More

The Tale of Two Companions and Their Epic Journeys In “The Epic of Gilgamesh” (572 words, 2 pages)

In Gilgamesh, the tale of two companions and their epic journeys together, symbolism plays an important role in developing the story and theme. One such symbol is the so-called "How-the-Old-Man-Once-Again-Becomes-a-Young-Man" plant. As the name dictates, "new life may be obtained by means of it " (Gilgamesh 80) Symbolically the plant ... Read More

An Analysis of the Epic of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian Epic Poem (617 words, 1 pages)

The epic yarn Gilgamesh leaves the reader with the sour taste of pessimism when she finishes the book. This pessimistic ending is not the happy ending I was expecting to see considering the tragic ambiance of the rest of the story. The entire last part of the book, from Enkidu ... Read More

An Analysis of the Excitement Level of the Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (1460 words, 2 pages)

Does Homer make the Odyssey exciting? If so, how and if not, why not?By being filled with vigour and an outstanding word selection the Odyssey sets the mood for many of the adventures allowing the reader to become caught up in the story. In Homers description of the adventure, you ... Read More

A Comparison of the Tale of Proteus and Odysseus’s Adventure to the Underworld, Two Tales from Homer’s Epic Poem The Odyssey (1661 words, 6 pages)

Comparison Between Tale of Proteus and Odysseus's Adventure to the Underworld"Now draw back from the pit, and hold your sharp sword away from me so that I can drink of the blood and speak the truth to you" (Odyssey 11.95). This quote, taken from Teiresias as he is confronted by ... Read More

A Comparison and Contrast of the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Legend of King Arthur (980 words, 2 pages)

Compare and Contrast the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Legend of King ArthurThe Epic of Gilgamesh has many similarities to The Legend of King Arthur. Although Gilgamesh and King Arthur have comparison they also have differences. The main difference is that one is an Epic and the other is a ... Read More

An Overview of the Average History Student’s Depiction of the Wild West (975 words, 2 pages)

An average history student s depiction of the Wild West or frontier life during the 1870s would consist of a cowboy hero who is fighting a villain that is usually Native American. This depiction is a stereotype that resulted from such television shows like Bonanza during the 1950s and novels. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Virtues in Beowulf, an Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem (589 words, 1 pages)

Beowulf, the protagonist of the epic poem, embodied all of these virtues and lives on in memory because of this. First, generosity was widespread and more greatly valued during Beowulf s time than it is now. It was not merely a virtue, but instead a necessity. Many kings were measured ... Read More

An Analysis of the Story of Beowulf, an Anglo-Saxon Epic (1021 words, 2 pages)

In the story Beowulf, the main character, Beowulf, is portrayed as a Christ-like figure. Though only a careful reader may pick up on it, we know that Beowulf is Christ-like through his actions, his personality, and some symbolism. Also, what the other characters in the story and the narrator say ... Read More

A Summary of the Anglo-Saxon Epic Beowulf Among the Danish Kings (1681 words, 3 pages)

BEOWULFSummaryBeowulf begins with a history of the Danish kings, starting with Shild (whose funeral is described in the Prologue) and leading up to the reign of King Hrothgar, Shild's great-grandson. Hrothgar is well loved by his people and successful in war. He builds a lavish hall, called Herot, to house ... Read More

The Transformation of Huck Finn in Mark Twain’s Epic Novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (562 words, 2 pages)

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, shows the transformations ateenage boy goes through to find himself. The main character, a boy by the name of HuckFinn finds himself in many situations, all very different and complex. These situations givehim new perspectives on life and living throughout the book. ... Read More

A Comparison of the Flood Stories in The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Bible (448 words, 1 pages)

The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Bible Comparing the Flood StoriesIn both The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Bible, a flood takes place. The flood in both stories destroys most of mankind. These floods are a symbol. They represent rebirth and a new beginning for mankind, as well as the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Magic Depicted in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth (11756 words, 22 pages)

Understanding Magic In J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-EarthMagic is difficult to define. Outside the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien we do not take it seriously but instead relegate it to the corners of myth, superstition, and the supernatural (that which lies outside or beyond the natural universe). In Tolkien's world what he ... Read More

A Comparison of the Great Epic Works, Oedipus the King, Antigone, and the Odyssey (1464 words, 7 pages)

The Three Great Epics-Three of the greatest literary works are Oedipus the King, Antigone and the Odyssey. Oedipus the King and Antigone, part of a three part series, was composed by Sophocles and performed on the stage during a three day festival. While Odyssey was story written down by Homer ... Read More

A Comparison of Michel Foucault and Truffaut’s Depiction of Disciplinary Society (720 words, 4 pages)

Social Control-Both Michel Foucault and Truffaut's depiction of a disciplinary society are nearly identical. But Truffaut's interpretation sees more room for freedom within the disciplinary society. The difference stems from Foucault's belief that the social control in disciplinary pervades all elements of life and there is no escape from this ... Read More

The Depiction of the Torment and Pain of the African American in Mildred Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (342 words, 1 pages)

In the novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Mildred Taylor tries to show the the torment and pain experienced by the African American during 1930 s in the south.Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry takes place during the 1930's in rural Mississippi. The setting of Mississippi has an important ... Read More

The Depiction of Fools in William Shakespeare’s Works (1697 words, 4 pages)

Shakespeare is a master of the telling of stories. When we observe his works, we see the struggle of the main characters with themselves and others. Many a time there is lack of reason as the protagonists fight the demons, which keep them from their goal, but the beauty of ... Read More

An Overview of the Anglo-Saxon Epic Beowulf as the Most Important Work of Old English Literature (1421 words, 3 pages)

The Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf is the most important work of Old English literature, and is well deserved of the distinction. The epic tells the story of a Scandinavian prince named Beowulf, who rids the Danes of the monster Grendel, a descendent of Cain. Throughout the epic, the Anglo-Saxon storyteller uses ... Read More

The Theme of Revenge in the Epic Poem Beowulf (511 words, 2 pages)

Revenge Is revenge an excuse to commit murder? Some people might think it is. In the epic poem Beowulf, the anonymous author believes this. Beowulf waswritten between the 8th and 10th century and the transcripts were kept in amonastery. The transcripts were there until King Henry VIII desolved allmonasteries, and ... Read More

An Analysis of Heroic Traits in the Epic of Beowulf (829 words, 1 pages)

The epic poem Beowulf describes the most heroic man of the Anglo-Saxon times. Beowulf is a hero in the eyes of his fellow men through his amazing physical strength. He is able to use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his people before himself. He encounters hideous monsters ... Read More

The Portrayal of Beowulf as an Invisible Warrior in the Epic, Beowulf (428 words, 1 pages)

Epic poems and fairy tales have many similarities. An epic poem is a long narrative poem that deals with great heroes and adventures, and involves supernatural forces. A fairy tale is a story dealing with beings with magical powers. In fairy tales, characters can do the impossible. In the epic ... Read More

An Essay on the Unpredictable Human Nature in Homer’s Epic Poem, the Iliad (699 words, 1 pages)

Human nature is quite unpredictable and ever changing. As a result it leads tomuch destruction and creativity throughout life. Homer s epic poem The Iliad impliesthat the destructive aspect outways the creative aspect just as it does in daily events. Thedestructiveness in this poem is emphasized through greed, the intertwining ... Read More

An Analysis of the Consequences of Playing God Depicted in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Theme (334 words, 1 pages)

The theme of Mary Shelley s Frankenstein is when you play God it will always come back to plague you. Frankenstein is a creature created from dead flesh sewn together like a jigsaw puzzle of human parts. Victor Frankenstein is the mastermind behind the creation and becomes haunted with the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Depiction of the Future in Kurt Vonnegut’s Galapagos (1373 words, 2 pages)

GalapagosKurt Vonnegut's Galapagos was written one million years ahead of the year 1986 AD. The novel was written in the narrative style of a story being told from a grandfather to a grandson. The author Kurt Vonnegut express the theme very well throughout the novel, it is presented from cover ... Read More

A Comparison of the Epics of Beowulf and Gilgamesh (1532 words, 2 pages)

There are many differences and critical comparisons that can be drawnbetween the epics of Beowulf and Gilgamesh. Both are historical poems whichshape their respected culture and both have major social, cultural, andpolitical impacts on the development of western civilization literature andwriting. Before any analysis is made, it is vital that ... Read More

The Depiction of Violence and Gangs in the Movie The Hood (1134 words, 2 pages)

Gangs and ViolenceI dont think I was even conscious that gangs existed and were a problem until 1991. That was the year that my friend Steph and I went to see the movie Boyz in the Hood, directed by John Singleton. When we chose to see that movie, we really ... Read More

The Battles of an Epic Hero in Beowulf (631 words, 1 pages)

Achieving Glory in Beowulf The anonymously written epic poem Beowulf has Beowulf as the main character. He was a big, strong, fearless, and wise leader and soldier of the Geats. He was so great that, all the many years that he was a king in Geatland, no one would try ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013