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    Beowulf fits the definition of an epic poem because it deals with heroic events in the life of the protagonist, Beowulf, similarly to earlier epics like The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid. Through examining the life of the main character, the poem reflects the history of the time period. It should be compared to previous epics which also demonstrate a dignified style and tone and weave past events into the central narrative.

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    Beowulf fits the definition of an epic poem because it deals with heroic events in the life of the protagonist, Beowulf, similarly to earlier epics like The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid. Through examining the life of the main character, the poem reflects the history of the time period. It should be compared to previous epics which also demonstrate a dignified style and tone and weave past events into the central narrative.

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    Beowulf fits the definition of an epic poem because it deals with heroic events in the life of the protagonist, Beowulf, similarly to earlier epics like The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid. Through examining the life of the main character, the poem reflects the history of the time period. It should be compared to previous epics which also demonstrate a dignified style and tone and weave past events into the central narrative.

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    7. Define an epic. Discuss the reasons why you would describe Beowulf as an epic poem.

    Answer: Beowulf fits into the epic tradition that began with Homers The Iliad and The
    Odyssey and Virgils The Aeneid. Like these earlier poems, Beowulf deals with a few heroic
    events in the life of a single individual. Through an examination of this persons life the epic poet
    attempts to reflect the history of his time. (It would be a good idea to read the earlier epic poems
    and compare them to Beowulf.) Note the dignity of the style and tone, and the way past events
    are woven into the main narrative. Analyze Beowulfs relation to Hrothgar and Higlac, his
    feelings about the feud between the Danes and the Hathobards, and how his personality embodies
    the most important characteristic and conflicts of Anglo-Saxon society.

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