Learning Task 3: Analyze the characters in the epic, Beowulf, by providing significant information about them and relating them to the present time. Character

Significant Details about the Character

Representation

of the Character

in the Present Society

Beowulf

King Hrothgar

Grendel

Grendel’s Mother

Wiglaf

Dragon

Answer and Explanation:

Beowulf: Beowulf is a hero and is the protagonist of history, being a strong, honorable, courageous, intelligent and charitable man. In today's society it represents good, the one that promotes progress, peace and prosperity, in addition to being an example to be followed.

King Hrothgar: he IS a ruler, who did not hesitate to ask for help for his people. In today's society, he may have a representation of leadership, wealth, loyalty, responsibility and even humility.

Grendel: it is a terrible and violent monster. It is the representation of evil and everything that promotes return, whether in any element of current life.

Grendel ’s Mother: Although she is also a monster and can also be considered a representation of evil, she represents maternal strength and self-giving to the child's interests.

Wiglaf: He is a companion and maintains this representation, showing loyalty to his friends, even when the situation seems difficult and dangerous.

Dragon: It is the third show faced by Beowulf, it represents the emergence of new difficulties and challenges to be faced throughout life.

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