Beowulf: Pagan or Christian Hero?

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English

 

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Ken D

 

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November 5, 2012

 

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University

 

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Without God, "the fabled warrior in his warshirt and helmet trusted in his own strength" (689-691). Christianity is all about relying on God and trusting in His leading hand, but Beowulf entirely relies on his own strength rather than God's. On the contrary, Beowulf is also portrayed as a Christian hero...
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There are many elements of Christian heroism in this poem. One such instance is when Beowulf concurs "'God must decide who will be given to death's cold grip'" (174-175). He knows that God has already created an ending to this battle with Grendel, and he is lavished with peace. This shows his Christ-like character of being willing to die if that is God's will...
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