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Beowulf – Adapting the Oldest Story in English Literature (Patreon)

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Examining the essence of Beowulf, the oldest poem in English literature, through its various cinematic adaptations.

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Beowulf – Adapting the Oldest Story in English Literature

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Susan Price

What I take from reading 'Beowulf', is that sacrifice, for no other reason than to say 'no' to what we perceive as wrong or 'evil' is what makes for heroism. It's not done for material or societal reward, or even to please/impress a God, but taking action just for the sake of saying 'no', when 'yes' or simply giving up and running away, would seem like the sensible or practical response. And, in my reading of 'Beowulf, I get the idea that he is not simply a heroic, 'extreme' or super-heroic figure, but also a generous and good leader of the people; which is a lesson perhaps made for all leaders to follow.