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Joshua Shea
Professor Stengard
Western Humanites I
24 April 2001

Beowulf

1.) Beowulf dates back to the eighth century when it was recited by word of mouth only,

like most of the poems of the time, it was only to be recited this way. The first known

manuscript dates back to 1000, and was the first great work ever written in Anglo-Saxon

(Old English). It uses alliterative verse which is a technique of repitetion of constanent

sounds at the beginning of words. This technique can be seen throughout the translation

in the text. The poem itself is an epic about a hero who stands back from no challenge

and fights evil head on.

2.) The main character of the epic is Beowulf. He is a Prince of the Geats and later in his

lifetime becomes their King. His prime motivation for living is the desire for eternal

glory, as seen by him fighting and winning many battles against all odds. He is not

unique for his time because not all......

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