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Beowulf Paper

Fate/Destiny/Chance
One of the most well known epic poems written in the 14th century is Beowulf. It was written by an anonymous author, but later rewritten by monks. The story is about a strong man named Beowulf who battles three ferocious advocates in Grendel, his Mother, and an unnamed fire-breathing dragon. He was also named the Hero of the Geats because he was the only one in the world who could put the end to the evil that was happening. Beowulf is also mentioned as the strongest person on earth at the time, so that adds to his title. All in all, this poem does not only tell a story but also shows how character traits were important to the Anglo Saxon people and society.
This epic has many traits and they are reflected on how people back in the 14th century lived and looked at life. Everyone could tell that Beowulf is very different warrior and person than all of the others because of his courage, (627-630), “No one else could do what I mean to, here, no man but me......


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