Category: Beowulf

Introduction The legends of King Arthur and Beowulf have endured for centuries, captivating audiences with tales of heroism, honor, and adventure. Both figures occupy prominent roles in Western literature and media, serving as iconic symbols of heroism. While King Arthur is portrayed as a chivalric and noble leader, Beowulf embodies the archetype of the epic…

Beowulf is a member of the tribe of the Geats, who goes to serve in the court of Hrothgar and Sir Gawain is King Arthur’s great knight. Both of them are the heroes facing the grim challenges in the stories. To compare the idea of the hero in Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green…

Societal roles for men and women change from period to period and culture to culture. Yet there is always an underlying similarity relating to masculinity juxtaposed to femininity. Women and men have always been stereotyped for certain roles and the period for Beowulf and The Saga of the Volsungs is so exception. The male figures…

Leadership is a word that has been viewed and defined in different ways in society. Some of the best definitions are from some of the most well-known leaders in history. In philosophy, Aristotle answers this question, saying, “He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader’. From the eye of a dictator,…