The poem, Beowulf, contains many characteristics of Anglo-Saxon poetry. A type of characteristic presented within the writing of Beowulf is a Caesura, a pause felt by the reader in a line of verse with two strong beats on either side. The poem describes the main character, Beowulf as "the strongest of the Geats - greater and stronger than anyone in this world" (110-111). This description gives the reader a feeling of where the narrator pauses, as if the poem is being told out loud. Typical Anglo-Sa

Many typical Anglo-Saxon themes are presented in Beowulf. For example, the theme of loneliness of exile is portrayed through the attacking, unprovoked monster, Grendel. Loneliness is implied through Grendel's isolation from the world with his mother under the ocean. Another typical theme presented in Beowulf has to do with wild terrors of nature. The character, Beowulf, is described as almost invincible. This daredevil swims in full armor and with sword for seven days, "risking [his] [life] for no reason but the danger" (243-244). He also doesn't have any difficulty in defeating evil. Another typical Anglo-Saxon theme has to do with the hopelessness of the struggle against fate. Beowulf can tell which battle he will win and will lose because of fate. His remark, "I mean to stand, not run from his shooting flames, stand till fate decides which of us wins" (675-677), among with others like it, implies that Beowulf has already deciphered hi

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