Beowulf And Anglo Saxon Society

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In Anglo-Saxon society, Beowulf demonstrated bravery and courage in the face of danger. Who is a real life, modern-day hero of our time and culture? If Beowulf mirrors Anglo-Saxon society and its ideals, then who represents ours? Choose someone whom you think is a hero our time, and compare and contrast this hero with Beowulf. What traits do they share? In what ways are they different, and what do those ways reveal about the Anglo Saxon society and ours? Develop a focused and coherent analysis that is supported with specific detail. Be sure to cite textual evidence to support your ideas.Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public institution that was founded in 1875. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,471, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 374 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Indiana University of Pennsylvania's ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,470 (2014-15); out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,700 (2014-15).

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