...any clear idea, anyone?
2006-06-25 23:03:53 · 6 answers · asked by :) 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
...i'm just asking for an idea.. who told u to answer anything and complain 'bout it? /:)
2006-06-25 23:15:04 · update #1
...sooory! i'm just askin' for da significance!! ;)
2006-07-02 01:37:07 · update #2
I know for sure it's the oldest book written in English.
Check out the site for other significances
And remember................NO PLAGIARISM
2006-06-25 23:09:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wergild (also known as Manprice) and the Warrior-Lord Bond are two most significant themes in Beowulf. The third common theme of Beowulf is a reliance on God instead of man-made weapons.
The first, Wergild, is defined as the necessity that blood be shed for the shedding of blood. If an individual is unjustly murdered, his murderer must be murdered.
This early-Anglo moral code is best seen when Beowulf vanquishes Grendel not primarily because it killed innocent people, but in retribution for the death of one of Beowulf's fellow soldiers. While this concept may seem insignificant to modern-day readers, it is foundational to the people and society that this early work represents.
The Warrior-Lord Bond is simply defined by an abstract situation. When a warrior plunders an enemy, he brings what he has back to the Lord. Meanwhile, other warriors bring their contributions as well.
The Lord, in absolute authority, decides how to divide the plunder among the warriors and what to keep for himself. The warrior offers back his portion of the plunder as a pledge of humble service and continued loyalty to the Lord completing their relationship.
The Warrior-Lord Bond is seen with Beowulf and his Prince as well as when Beowulf accepts the duty of defeating the monster and fulfils the task.
Beowulf sets himself apart from his fellow warriors by refusing to use his weapon when first combating the Monster. While his unfortunate companions fail with swords, he uses the strength his Deity provides to defeat the Monster with only his hands.
Later when Beowulf fights Grendel's mother, his sword fails him and he must rely upon his God-given strengths. Finally, at the battle with the Dragon where Beowulf dies, his sword fails him once again. He must defeat the Dragon with the help of his lone friend and then die.
These few concepts are tenets that define early-Anglo society.
2006-07-01 21:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Tenor1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's amazing; for English class we studied The Great Gatsby. Writen of course by a talented American, but it's just interesting that our American siblings get to study a UK book.
2006-06-26 06:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by smile4763 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember I read that book for a class once. I don't quite remember the story, and my paper is put away somewhere amidst boxes. I do remember it was interesting to do my own work and use my own mind.
2006-06-26 06:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Howdy! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey that was our topic last week in our english!! :) it's the only one full length folk epic which has survived in English literature. it is the best example of warrior literature., hope it will help u..!! :)
2006-06-26 06:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by icae_me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is no cheating, do you own homework.
2006-06-26 06:05:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋