Beowulf is a complex character. He is a hero. He is a mercenary. He is a prince. He longs for fame. But to what extent is he any

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Beowulf is a complex character. He is a hero. He is a mercenary. He is a prince. He longs for fame. But to what extent is he any

thing? What motivates him? Analyze the text of Beowulf to determine what Beowulf truly is. Write a well written response with three evidences cited from text that support your claim.

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rusak2 [61] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-27T23:23:11+03:00

The question above wants to analyze your ability to interpret a text and a character. This interpretation should be based on your personal way of analyzing a character. For that reason, I can't write this review for you, but I'll show you how to write it.

First of all, it is important for you to know that Beowulf is the main character of the epic "Beowulf" so to answer your question you should read the entire epic and reread it if necessary for you to understand this character.

To expedite this analysis and reading, you can search for articles that discuss how the character, Beowulf, was constructed and what he represents. These articles can be found on online research tools and literary platforms.

As you read, you will need to answer the following questions to conclude whether Beowulf is, in fact, something:

Does Beowulf perform heroic acts?
Does Beowulf display noble behavior?
Does Beowulf have a noble bloodline?
Is Beowulf a strong character?
Is Beowulf ambitious?
Is this ambition used for good?
What does Beowulf's behavior say about him?

These questions must be answered with parts of the epic, which are the parts you will present to confirm your conclusion about Beowulf.