Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Post #4: Is Beowulf selfish in his hunger for fame?

Consider what Beowulf has amazingly accomplished! What feats! He is quite the
boaster as well, isn't he? Think about what he says about fame: "...fame after death is the noblest of goals" (1388-1389), as well as what the poet writes about him: "But Beowulf longed only for fame, leaped back into battle" (1529-1531).

Do you think Beowulf is selfish in his desire for fame? Justify your decision
in one - two insightful paragraphs. Incorporate text (cite line numbers). Due
Sun., 12/13, by midnight. 15 pts.

PS - Yes, for those of you paying attention, this was one of your questions that most of you completed in your notebooks...you can use what you have and maybe develop it a bit! (Thanks, Max)