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The Beowulf Assessment

This is a study guide. This study guide is used for explaining Beowulf and all of it's quirks. We know the scop that composed the poem was in the 8th century, but we also know that they didn't worship Christianity in the time the guy had thought about it. So how did it get there? This paper will help explain that. The genre of this story is an epic poem. Although its is written in blank verse. Composed in the anglo-saxon period (8th cent.) it was not written down until a much later date. It was first written down by a Christian monk and given Christian influnces.

There are still Paganistic ideas in the story although written by a Christian scribe. One of these ideas is this, "Hammered by giants, strong and blessed with magic". (line 531-532) From most peoples understanding there is no such thing as giants in the Chr


Showing the differences between the two religions. It really shows that without both the story lacked something that the mystical beliefs of the religions brought to the table. Yet Charles Kennedy is right in the sense that it did convert to Christian but there is a definite presence of the Pagan life style. The setting of this Epic is in Denmark, this helps for the mystical tales of Beowulf. This land was new, and very unknown, giving the writer a sort-of mystic and magical twist to it. The setting is overall perfect for this story. Denmark and the anglo-saxon culture loved tales of magic and heroes. The setting, a medieval Kingdom in which; is being terrorized by many a monster. Mostly the Dragon, and Grendel. The biggest threats to him and his Geats.

istian beliefs (or magic for that matter). Yet, Christian i

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