Sunday, September 14, 2008

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While it may seem as a paradox, Beowulf has the aptitude for being a willful warrior and erudite speaker, blending the two perfectly as an epic hero. Slaying monsters at will with the strength of thirty men, Beowulf shows those around him that he is a man of action; however, his wielding of words reveals he is far from superficial. For example, Beowulf fetters himself from physical confrontation with Danes around him by instead employing rhetorical skills. When the Geats first reach the land of the Danes, they are confronted by a hostile guard wanting to know their business. Recognizing the delicate situation, Beowulf preempts a potential fight by reassuring the guard that they have come to help Hrothgar. Further along in story, Beowulf shows he is impervious to personal attacks from Unferth over his swimming match with Brecca. Facile with effort, Beowulf delivers the compelling story of how he slew giant leviathans of the deep and proceeds to reprove Unferth not only for his vindictive manner, but also for killing his own brother and not being able defeat Grendel alone. Through this, Beowulf shows he is above trivial skirmishes with people like Unferth since he can defeat them through a contest of wits. Similarly, Beowulf edifies others from the depths of despair into action. After Grendel's mother attacks Herot, Beowulf convinces Hrothgar that he must not capitulate to the will of the monster or languish in mourning, but instead Hrothgar must
coalesce his forces and attack back immediately. Using his powers of persuasion, Beowulf helps to expedite the demise of Grendel's mother. Finally, Beowulf seems to know when it is time remain silent. Before leaving for Geatland, Beowulf delivers much approbation of Hrothgar and the Danes, declaring that concord will continue between their two peoples; however, upon returning to Geatland, he publicly declares to Higlac, his own lord, that he sees nothing but troubles ahead for Hrothgar. As a model of what an Angl0-Saxon guest should be, Beowulf saves face for Hrothgar instead warning of potential perils ahead. Beowulf is not a paradox; His roles a both a fervent fighter and skilled speaker blend beautifully into the model Angl0-Saxon hero.

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