Beowulf summary- scheda riassuntiva, Sintesi del corso di Inglese

Scarica Beowulf summary- scheda riassuntiva e più Sintesi del corso in PDF di Inglese solo su Docsity! BEOWULF Author: Unknown “Beowulf poet” Year: Between 975 and 1025 Type of piece: Old English Epic long narrative poem Story: Beowulf is the story of a young Geat warrior, who comes to help the King of the Danes, Hrothgar. In his kingdom a monster named Grendel scares the citizens. Beowulf, the knight, succeeds in slaying Grendel in Hrothgar’s mead hall and then to even kill Grendel’s mother in her own cave . The young man becomes famous , and he goes back to Geatland with treasures for Hygelac, his king. Later on Beowulf becomes the king of the Geats and rules for many years. Unfortunately a dragon begins threat the people of Geatland, this way Beowulf and his servant decide to defeat it. He succeeds in killing the dragon, but dies in the process. Characteristics and Features of this piece/literary devices used/symbols and themes: This poem is a long narrative poem which means it deals with both the brave deeds of heroes and the recollection of a glorious past in the history of a country. The main characters are Beowulf, Hrogarth, the Swedes and Beowulf’s helper Wiglaf; the enemies are Grendel, his mother and the dragon. One main theme is the loyalty to the king, who must be generous and protected by his warriors. Furthermore we find christian elements: Beowulf prays the creator of all heavens, there are references to God’s will and the testament and lastly Grendel who represents Cain. The feud is the central theme: a system of revenge is repeated in the poem, a constant fight between light and darkness,