- Sep 2024
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Hero- Beowulf Hero Qualities- Bravery, Strength, Generosity, Loyalty, Honesty. Allusions- Biblical Allusions
In "Beowulf," there are several Christian allusions that reflect the possible Christian influence of the Beowulf Poet. One significant allusion is the connection between Grendel and the biblical figure of Cain. Grendel is described as a descendant of Cain, the first murderer according to the Bible. This allusion establishes Grendel as a figure of inherent evil and chaos, aligning him with the concept of sin and punishment in Christian theology. Grendel’s lineage is marked by his exile from God’s favor, reflecting the idea of divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Chaos vs. Order Chaos- Chaos in "Beowulf" is represented by the monsters Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon. These creatures are forces of destruction and evil that disrupt the social order and harmony of the human world. Grendel, in particular, brings terror and disorder to Hrothgar’s hall, a place that should be filled with joy and camarad
Restoration of Order- Restored by Beowulf by destroying monsters, Grendel, Grendel's Mother, and Dragon.
Being Remembered: The Traits of a Good King
Hrothgar, the Danish king, exemplifies several traits of a good king as described in the epic:
Generosity: Hrothgar is known for his generosity, especially in rewarding Beowulf for his heroism. He distributes treasure and gifts to his warriors and allies. Beating Other Tribes: Hrothgar's reign is marked by peace and prosperity rather than conquest. His leadership is more focused on maintaining stability and alliance rather than expanding territory. Paying Tribute for Peace: While Hrothgar does not engage in paying tribute in the direct sense, his wisdom and efforts to secure peace are evident. Earning Loyalty: Hrothgar earns loyalty through his just and benevolent rule, fostering strong bonds with his subjects. Having a Son: Hrothgar has no sons who are explicitly mentioned to succeed him, which is a concern he expresses in his speeches to Beowulf about the need for a worthy successor.
Beowulf’s Legacy
At his death, Beowulf is depicted as a good king. He has successfully ruled his kingdom for fifty years, maintaining peace and order. His final act of bravery in fighting the dragon, even though it results in his death, reflects his dedication to his people and his enduring legacy. He is mourned by his people, and his story is celebrated, indicating that he has achieved the ultimate goal of creating a lasting legacy and being remembered as a great and noble leader.
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Mead or meade, is an alcoholic beverage usually made from fermented yeast and honey. It predates beer and wine by a few thousand years! It was so highly thought of that the Vikings named their halls after it!
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Warriors would usually boast in the great hall, called a "mead-hall", right before fighting in battle.
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A "bēot" is a ritualized boast and a vow. The point is to proclaim one's greatness and also one's acceptance of a challenge that seems impossible in order to gain glory through the ages in song and stories.
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Great people of that culture were expected to stand out in brave deeds and to openly boast about it! They called the boast a bēot. (Pronounced bee-ote)
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Beowulf himself is a "Geat", which are a people from what is now Sweden, also a Viking society.
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- Mar 2024
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www.mcsweeneys.net www.mcsweeneys.net
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[[Kate Brennan]] in Gen Z Beowulf at 2024-03-06 <br /> (accessed:: 2024-03-15 13:17:00)
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- Jan 2024
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johnhalbrooks.substack.com johnhalbrooks.substack.comHwæt!2
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read [[John Halbrooks]] in Hwæt!
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The fire completely consumed some of them, but among the survivors, though badly singed around the edges, was a curious book known as the Nowell Codex, which formed part of a volume labeled “Cotton MS Vitellius A XV.” (Robert Cotton, who had collected the manuscripts a century before, categorized his books with the busts of Roman emperors, which sat atop his shelves—hence, “Vitellius.”)
Robert Cotton's library had busts of Roman emperors atop his shelves, and he used their names as part of his indexing system to be able to associate books' locations to make them findable.
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lifelonglearn.substack.com lifelonglearn.substack.com
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Read [[Dan Allosso]] in Reading Beowulf, part 1
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Read [[John Halbrooks]] in Canonical Resolutions
h/t Dan Allosso
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The third edition of Electronic Beowulf was an html application on DVD that used a Java applet and JavaScript. When first published, major internet browsers could run the html application on PCs and Macs. However, security problems with Java in Summer 2013 forced all major browsers to disable unsigned Java applets compiled with earlier versions of Java. As it was compiled in 2011, Electronic Beowulf 3.0 was then disabled.
Security-forced obsolescence
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