Papers On Ancient, Classic, & Medieval Literature
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Beowulf was a Hero
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This 6 page paper looks at the epic poem Beowulf and views the protagonist as a hero. Much evidence is provided for the thesis and several quotes from the work are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA211Beo.rtf
Beowulf: The Connections with Rap
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A 6 page discussion of the connection of the similarities of the epic tale of Beowulf with contemporary rap culture. Contends that, while there are no evolutionary connections between these two styles, there is a striking similarity between these two cultures even though they are separated by both time and geography. While the target of the violence and the causes and consequences of that violence is certainly different, the protagonist's braggadocio in Beowulf is a reflection of the culture of today's rappers. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPbeowlf.wps
Beowulf: Fame, Fate, and the Ornamental Arts
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A 5 page paper that examines the
story of Beowulf as it involves a reflection of fame, fate, and the ornamental arts. NO
additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbeoart.rtf
Beowulf: King Hrothgar's Court
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A 5 page paper which discusses what we learn of the customs and culture through the events that take place at King Hrothgar's court in "Beowulf." Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAhrothg.wps
Beowulf: Lines 2860-2879
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the lines 2860-2879 from
the classic Beowulf. The paper argues that these lines clearly symbolize the culture and
the ideals of the people. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbeo60.rtf
Beowulf’s Heroic Qualities
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This 5 page report discusses “The
Adventures of Beowulf” and how it presents characters of epic and
heroic proportions. Heroism such as that presented by Beowulf
have shaped human ideals throughout the centuries regarding what
it means to be a hero and how heroic action is personified.
Beowulf is all that could be asked for in a good warrior -- bold,
powerful, and loyal, as well as smart, expressive, courteous,
and, above all, committed to serving his people. He is, in many
ways, the ultimate hero. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWwulfro.wps
Book 11 of Homer's Odyssey:
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This 5 page paper discusses Homer's Odyssey. This particular chapter references Hell and many specific quotes are used to support information presented in the paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSSumOdy.
Book I: Paradise Lost
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the author, Milton's, objectives in the presentation of Book I of "Paradise Lost." The paper focuses on the character of Satan as an object which allows us to better understand Milton's objectives. The objectives of Milton are argued to be those which address mankind's ability to be evil, the necessity of evil in God's world, and the power of free will which would allow Satan to live and mankind to be influenced by him. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAprdbk1.rtf
Canterbury Tales “Wife of Bath” and Hamlet
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A 3 page paper which examines how
Chaucer’s “Wife of Bath” from Canterbury Tales and Shakespeare’s Hamlet summarize
and illustrated Medieval thought. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhambth.rtf
Canto X of Dante’s “Inferno”
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A 5 page paper which examines the historical significance of this stanza, as it relates to the city of Florence during the thirteenth century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGcantox.rtf
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