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Beowulf

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Characters

Beowulf
Grendel
King Hrothgar
Wiglaf
Grendel's Mother
Unferth
The Dragon
Wealtheow

Themes

Heroism
Good vs. Evil
Christianity
Loyalty
Fate
Paganism vs. Christianity
Honor
Revenge
Religion
Pride
Leadership
Envy
Kingship

Plot

Battle With Grendel
Beowulf's Arrival
Beowulf's Death
Grendel's Arm
Grendel's Attack
Grendel's Death
Last Battle

Historical Context

Anglo-Saxon Culture
Paganism vs. Christianity
Biblical References
Christian Influence
Oral Tradition
Viking Era

Literary Devices

Kennings
Alliteration
Allusion
Caesura
Imagery

Symbolism

Grendel
Heorot

Comparative Analysis

Beowulf
Wealhtheow vs. Grendel's Mother

Setting

Heorot
Grendel's Mother's Lair
Anglo-Saxon Period

Style

Tone
Anglo-Saxon Poetry

Authorship

Anonymous

Genre

Epic