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    The document summarizes how Beowulf is portrayed at different stages of his life in the epic poem. In his youth, Beowulf is depicted as the epitome of strength, courage, and heroism. He is praised for his great abilities and appearance. However, later in life Beowulf has become an old king, valued more for his wisdom than heroic pride. Yet when facing the dragon at the end of his life, Beowulf's decision to confront it directly shows that his heroic warrior spirit remained, calling into question whether he had truly transformed from a young hero to a wise old king.

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    The document summarizes how Beowulf is portrayed at different stages of his life in the epic poem. In his youth, Beowulf is depicted as the epitome of strength, courage, and heroism. He is praised for his great abilities and appearance. However, later in life Beowulf has become an old king, valued more for his wisdom than heroic pride. Yet when facing the dragon at the end of his life, Beowulf's decision to confront it directly shows that his heroic warrior spirit remained, calling into question whether he had truly transformed from a young hero to a wise old king.

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    The document summarizes how Beowulf is portrayed at different stages of his life in the epic poem. In his youth, Beowulf is depicted as the epitome of strength, courage, and heroism. He is praised for his great abilities and appearance. However, later in life Beowulf has become an old king, valued more for his wisdom than heroic pride. Yet when facing the dragon at the end of his life, Beowulf's decision to confront it directly shows that his heroic warrior spirit remained, calling into question whether he had truly transformed from a young hero to a wise old king.

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    Ms. Footit
    AP English 4
    19 October 2015
    Beowulf Old vs Young
    The epic poem Beowulfspansmany years, covering both the exploits of the hero
    Beowulf during his early life as the happenings of his later years. Specifically, Beowulf
    begins as classic hero, the epitome of strength and courage. He is referred to by Hrothgar
    as Greater / And stronger than anyone anywhere in this world. Additionally, he is told
    that his Glory is too great to forget. This supports the inference that Beowulf is a great
    strong warrior who is regarded as a hero by nearly all. Additonally, he was depicted as
    being very handsom and being greta weapons and armor, based on the statements about
    him no commoner carries/ Such weapons, unless his appearance, and his beauty and
    They arrived with their mail shirts/ Glittering, silvershining links/ Clanking an iron song
    as they came. These statements all support the image of a young Beowulf as a strong,
    handsome man who represents the best of the ideals of the heroic culture.
    Later in the story, we see a largely transformed Beowulf. He is no longer young
    and vital, but instead has become an old wise king, embodying wisdom and selflessness
    rather than his previous heroic pride. He is advised by Hrothgar that to be a good King he
    must not let pride get the better of him. He also feels satisfied with his life, saying My
    days Have gone as fate willed,...I can leave / This life happy. However, Beowulfs death
    raises questions about this wisdom of a king, and whether or not he allows his warriors
    pride and the heros code take over his decision when he fights the dragon, specifically in

    the statement, When he comes to me / I mean to stand, not run from his shooting /
    Flames, stand till fate decides / Which of us wins. My heart is firm. In this, Beowulf
    seems to lapse from wise king back to his old self, showing that he really still is a warrior
    and hero at heart.

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