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Analytical Essay

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23 April 2009

Analytical Essay

Introduction

Beowulf is the story full of historical and fictional controversies Although Beowulf is considered to be a fictional character , his image has obviously been used to emphasize the major historical complexities and controversies in Scandinavian countries . It should be noted that despite the overwhelming number of fictional literary elements , Beowulf is fairly regarded as the complex reflection of the laws and traditions to which Scandinavian and Germanic clans adhered . In this context Beowulf appears

to be a combination of relevant historical themes , of which military customs and the prevalence of Christian traditions over the pagan elements are the most important

Beowulf is well known for his physical strength and his overwhelming ability to fight his enemies . For many readers , Beowulf stands out as the character able to combat the majority of his fictional opponents - monsters and supernatural creatures . Nevertheless , Beowulf Epic is an interesting source of historical realities , which become even more visible against the fictional literary background . From the very beginning of the story , with the reference to Scyld the Scefig - one of the most prominent real representatives of his time , and up to the end of the story Beowulf is overfilled with the historical examples of laws and traditions to which Scandinavian clans adhered . In this context Wergild seems to be the brightest example of the way historical realities and fictional elements are interwoven to frame the integral picture of plot in Beowulf . Money , for...

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