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Christian Morals In Beowulf

Christian Morals in Beowulf


Beowulf is an epic tale that has been changed over time to try and
express a christian moral. While this transformation over time has added a new
variable to the plot, it is still impossible to try and erase the original pagan
plot completely. It has become evident that the original epic was pagan and had
no mention of the biblical references or the christian morality that it contains
now. However, it is also evident that the original story dealt with the concept
of a higher being or beings.
The overriding christian view has many facets and deals with them all as
a new way of proposing christianity into the theme of the story. The reason that
Grendel becomes outraged is that the bard in the mead hall is singing a song
that has to do with creation. This shows Grendel's apparent disregard for God
and he proceeds to go to the hall and capture men and eat them while they are
asleep. As we progress into the story, we learn that Grendel carries the......


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