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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.
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is a story, like others, of struggles, of fame, of destiny, and of cultures. It offers up possibilities for the examination of honor and society as well as possibilities relating
to legends and history. In the following paper we focus on a few of the elements presented in this ancient tale. The elements discussed are fame, fate, and the ornamental
arts. Fame It becomes clear, right from the beginning, that this story is about the man who is Beowulf, a famed individual whose battles and feats are known
throughout the land. He is a legend in his own time and clearly possesses a great deal of fame: "Famed was this Beowulf: [1] far flew the boast of him,
son of Scyld, in the Scandian lands" (Prelude). Beowulf also appears to truly enjoy his fame. He is almost humbly stating facts that indicate his is famous, but also
seems to use that fame to insist that he is the best man for the job. Interestingly enough, we do not necessarily get the impression that is incredibly vain, but
rather that he merely acknowledges the fact that he is good at what he does and thus comes fame. We note this perspective in the words of Beowulf when he
comes to the aid of Hrothgar: "Thou Hrothgar, hail! Hygelacs I, kinsman and follower. Fame a plenty have I gained in youth! These Grendel-deeds I heard in my home-land
heralded clear. Seafarers say how stands this hall, of buildings best, for your band of thanes empty and idle, when evening sun in the harbor of heaven is hidden away.
So my vassals advised me well, -- brave and wise, the best of men, -- O sovran Hrothgar, to seek thee here, for my nerve and my might they knew
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