there is no absolute truth(Beowulf)

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"Beowulf" is an epic poem written in a period of instability and continuos warring. This poem entails one of the most common themes in the history of the world, good verses evil. This theme is one that the human race has searched very long to find the answer to. Religion, morality, law, social standing, and each individual world view what is good and what is evil. In this poem the protagonist or the hero was Beowulf, and the antagonists were Grendel, his mother, and a dragon. However, just as Americans view Arab nations as "evil" (and they in return believe the same of Americans), so did the protagonists of this epic poem. Yet that same role can be reversed based on the worldview and/or the beliefs of a person or a "monster".

eowulf was characterized as the valiant, loyal, and skilled hero; who saves his fellow men from evil and savage monsters. Beowulf was even confronted with the terrible monster's mother, whom he defeats in a heroic battle. He is then later killed while trying to protect his kingdom and men from a terrible dragon. Beowulf has been made to seem so heroic and valiant. He was protecting his people, but for reasons different from those implied. While reading the introduction to this section of literature, the reader realizes that these ballads are made simply for the show and not for actual righteousness of the said fight. He fought for honor and glory. However wrong this may seem to today's society, cultural relativity tends to be a misleading fac

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Approximate Word count = 503
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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