How “Beowulf” Shapes our Perception of Heroism and Identity
Words: 575 Pages: 2 1799Beowulf's Impact on Contemporary Views of Heroism Beowulf is the most straightforward kind of epic hero there is. The epic poem is about the conflict between a courageous, strong, loyal fighter against the demons and dragons of hell. Beowulf had many themes, including Good vs. Evil, identity, strength vs. skill, wealth, and mortality. In the 21st Century, these themes are still important to many people. Good people still do good things to stop the evil parts of the world. Most […]