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Do some Internet research on the poem; what from Anglo-Saxon backgrounds can you find that is useful in understanding the poem?
Today, the Anglo-Saxon poem "Beowulf" is most often read in translation from its original old English. The poem likely began as part of an oral, heroic tradition and was only later transcribed onto the page. The condition of the Beowulf manuscript, particularly around its damaged outer margins, often necessitates reconstruction of words or parts of words which are now lost. (Ellis, 1997). The 'oral' nature of the poem is also reflected in the fact that some words occur in a number of variant spellings, as well as ...
Jordan?s End in term of naturalism vs. not for Ellen Glasgow Jordan?s End: Naturalism vs. Not In my opinion, Ellen Glasgow?s Jordan?s End is defiantly a Naturalist piece of writing. When a story is Naturalistic, the actions that take place can not be avoided, no matter how hard the characters try. In this piece, the doctor, Ala...
In the film, 'The Princess Bride,' directed by Rob Reiner, it all begins with a Grandfather telling the story to his less than enthusiastic Grandson. The story opens in the country of Florin with Buttercup treating her 'Farm Boy' not so well, 'his name was Wesley, but she never called him that. 'Very soon she realizes he loves her and she loves hi...
To define genre is to embark on a conjectural journey within a theoretical minefield. Genre theory has drawn immense debate and contemplation throughout literary history, however, several conclusions have emerged. Genre types are unfixed categories whose characteristics differ considerably among the specific genres; furthermore, the role of...
Oedipus Versus Creon At first glance, Oedipus and Creon are two very different people. But as time progresses their personalities and even their fates grow more and more similar. In Sophocles's play 'Oedipus the King', Oedipus and Creon are two completely opposite people. Oedipus is brash and thoughtless, whilst Creon is wise and prudent....
Responsibility and Duty as they Relate to Most cultures put heavy emphasis upon responsibility and duty. The culture portrayed in Kate Chopin's book visibly reflects a similar emphasis. The main character finds herself wanting to stray from her responsibilities and embrace her intense desire for personal fulfillment. Edna's choice to escape sh...
