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Research Paper On Beowulf

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Literary experts believe the Beowulf manuscript was written somewhere in the late tenth century, implying it was passed around during early medieval England (British Library n.d.). In the text, Beowulf’s physique, nature, and personality demonstrate that Anglo-Saxons during this period appreciated the qualities of bravery, unequivocal speech, and self-reliance. To exemplify, Beowulf on page 7 states, “My hands alone shall fight for me, struggle for life against the monster” (Unknown 7). By which Beowulf makes known his autonomous character and strong nature. Following this quote are more descriptors of his brute and hard-set qualities which are then praised by the Danes and his fellow Geats, furthering the belief that Anglo-Saxons admired

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