While it is undeniable that Beowulf is a hero, some of his actions are far from heroic. Look for passages in the text that show some of Beowulf’s faults and/or weaknesses and discuss whether or not a greater awareness of these traits changes your opinion of him as a heroic figure. Develop your answer thoroughly and use passages from the reading as support.
Guidelines
· Your essay should be at least 500 words in length
· Use MLA format for any quotations or citations that you use to support your answer
· Use size 12 font, one-inch margins, and double-spacing
Readings:
Hunt, Lynn, et al. The Making of the West: People and Cultures. 6th ed., Macmillan Learning, 2019. Combined volume.
· Chapter 7: The Transformation of the Roman Empire, 284–600 CE
· Chapter 8: The Heirs of Rome: Islam, Byzantium, and Europe, 600–750
Heaney, Seamus, translator. Beowulf: A Verse Translation, edited by Daniel Donoghue, 2nd ed., W. W. Norton & Company, 2019.
Resources
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