First of
all, I am so sorry for that I could not attend the class. When Iresearched the
presentation, I understood importance of epic poems in English Literature. Especially, beowulf is an important character.
When I read to the presentation, I understood that beowulf is the oldest known piece
of english literature and beowulf is an epic poem whose author is unknown.
Generally in epic poem, the hero is fearless,powerfull and important character for
society.
Bewolf
has a lot of characters. These characters
are Beowulf, Hrothgar, Grendel,
Dragon,Grendel’smother and Wiglaf. Beowulf is main character of this epic poem.
Hrothgar symbolizes a father figure. Grendel is a monster of poem. Dragon
symbolizes strength. Winglaf is a retainer of beowulf.
When this epic
poem is read, a lot of people get goose bumps.
Because, every person feels powerful himself or herself.But when I read this poem, I did not affect on the contrary I found this poem absurd.
