Beowulf Good Vs Evil Essay

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When you think about how good and evil, you typically think of a battle where good defeats evil. What makes good so “good”, and what makes evil so “evil”? A stereotypical hero saving a townfrom a villain, and as he defeats the villain, the hero gets praised and drowned in pride. When you look at the characteristics of each role, you could find the opposite. In Beowulf, one of my biggest observations was an example of good between the two sides. Before the legendary battle between himself and Grendel, Beowulf stated that he wanted a fair fight. He speaks out, “I have heard moreover that the monster scorns / In his reckless way to use weapons; therefore, to heighten Hygelac’s fame / And gladden his heart, I hereby renounce / Sword …show more content…
He fears failure and rejection, as a human being. As a hero, he has a reputation, which reflects on who he is as a person. Many people forget Beowulf is human just as well as human. “His father’s warrior were woundround his heart / With golden rings, bound to their prince / By his father’s treasure. So young men build / The future, wisely open-handed in peace, / Protected in war; so warriors earn / Their fame,and wealth is shaped with a sword.”, makes us see that he wouldn’t be the man he was today without his family. Although he is a well-known hero, he started out just like the rest of us. A young boy with a certain dream. Following through the plot of the book, that part almost gets forgotten due to the image he has built. As for the debate of good vs. evil, I think it’s clear that in modern day everyone’s perspective is based on the first thing they see. When you see Beowulf, you don’t see the young boy he once was. When you see Grendel, you don’t see the humanity in him. However, I don’t think there should be a battle about it. I am a believer in the fact that everyone is entitled to themselves, and there shouldn’t always be good vs. evil. There could be good vs. good, or even evil. vs evil. It