words of the wise

Tự mình là vị cứu tinh
Tự mình nương tựa vào mình tốt thay
Nào ai cứu được mình đây
Tự mình điều phục hằng ngày cho chuyên
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The epic poem Beowulf is a song that celebrates the life and death of an ancient hero in the hearts of Anglo-Saxons. In his quest to rescue people from Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the angry dragon, Beowulf faces violence, horror, and even death. However, the young hero shows no hesitancy. With his superior physical strength, Beowulf bravely fights to protect others and triumphs over the destructive power of the evil force. Strong, brave, and loyal, Beowulf embodies the three attributes that Anglo-Saxons valued. Through his heroic actions, Beowulf shows the qualities of a true epic hero in English literature.

One of the most important elements that every epic hero exhibits is the superhuman strength. Beowulf is an invincible man who endures great difficulties to overcome the challenges to his might. His first task is to defeat Grendel, the cursed beast who is able to snatch and kill thirty men all at once. This giant monster possesses a solid physical constitution; no sword can penetrate his skin. However, Beowulf's tremendous strength belittles Grendel's fierce power. During their battle, Grendel realizes “that nowhere on earth/ Had he met a man whose hands were harder,” reveling the superhuman power necessary for a hero in Anglo-Saxon poetry. When Grendel dies, Beowulf vanquishes Grendel's mother to secure the kingdom of King Hrothgar. Beowulf dives into the dark lake and enters the world of hungry monsters and demons. He uses a massive magic sword that no ordinary man could handle to snatch the life out of Grendel's mother. Beowulf's victories intensify the magnitude of his strength. It becomes evident that he is unmatched by any other man on Earth. With his superhuman strength, Beowulf is a dependable leader of Anglo-Saxon society.

The Anglo-Saxons prized Beowulf's extraordinary strength as well as his bravery. Fighting against monsters to protect people whose lives are in danger, death awaits Beowulf every instant, yet he shows no fear. The great warrior crosses the sea to kill Grendel and jumps into the deep lake to fight Grendel's mother. He say, “I already knew that all/ My purpose was this: to win the good will/ Of your people or die in battle,” showing the astounding courage of an epic hero that the Anglo-Saxons admired. Beowulf upholds a true heroic spirit until his death after he kills the angry dragon. Bravery plays an important role in Beowulf's victories.

With a tremendous amount of strength and courage, Beowulf is able to vanquish the demonic monsters and the furious dragon. However, to conquer the hearts of all Anglo-Saxons, the legendary warrior must be a loyal leader of his society. Indeed, in every action, Beowulf shows his loyalty to his friends and his people. As a dedicated friend, Beowulf stays by Brecca's side when they dive into the sea. When Grendel menaces the Danish kingdom, Beowulf helps destroy the monster to honor King Hrothgar. As Beowulf becomes the king of the Geats, he shows a great responsibility toward the safety of his people. He dies after his final victory in a fateful battle against the angry dragon. In his final words, Beowulf reveals his concern for the well-being of the Geats in telling Wiglaf, "I sold my life/ For this treasure and I sold it well. Take/ What I leave, Wiglaf, lead my people, " demonstrating the loyalty prized by the Anglo-Saxons.

The tale of the ancient hero Beowulf is filled with glory and victories. In every battle that he faces, Beowulf bravely uses his superhuman strength to crush the destructive power and protects everyone faithfully. In his quest to defeat Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the angry dragon, Beowulf prevails. The invincible hero upholds three elements that make him one of the most significant men of his time: superhuman strength, courage, and loyalty. The three traits that Beowulf embodies are necessary for the triumph of an epic hero in Anglo-Saxon poetry.

The epic poem Beowulf is a song that celebrates the life and death of an ancient hero in the hearts of Anglo-Saxons. In his quest to rescue people from Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the angry dragon, Beowulf faces violence, horror, and even death. However, the young hero shows no hesitancy. With his superior physical strength, Beowulf bravely fights to protect others and triumphs over the destructive power of the evil force. Strong, brave, and loyal, Beowulf embodies the three attributes that Anglo-Saxons valued. Through his heroic actions, Beowulf shows the qualities of a true epic hero in English literature.

One of the most important elements that every epic hero exhibits is the superhuman strength. Beowulf is an invincible man who endures great difficulties to overcome the challenges to his might. His first task is to defeat Grendel, the cursed beast who is able to snatch and kill thirty men all at once. This giant monster possesses a solid physical constitution; no sword can penetrate his skin. However, Beowulf's tremendous strength belittles Grendel's fierce power. During their battle, Grendel realizes “that nowhere on earth/ Had he met a man whose hands were harder,” reveling the superhuman power necessary for a hero in Anglo-Saxon poetry. When Grendel dies, Beowulf vanquishes Grendel's mother to secure the kingdom of King Hrothgar. Beowulf dives into the dark lake and enters the world of hungry monsters and demons. He uses a massive magic sword that no ordinary man could handle to snatch the life out of Grendel's mother. Beowulf's victories intensify the magnitude of his strength. It becomes evident that he is unmatched by any other man on Earth. With his superhuman strength, Beowulf is a dependable leader of Anglo-Saxon society.

The Anglo-Saxons prized Beowulf's extraordinary strength as well as his bravery. Fighting against monsters to protect people whose lives are in danger, death awaits Beowulf every instant, yet he shows no fear. The great warrior crosses the sea to kill Grendel and jumps into the deep lake to fight Grendel's mother. He say, “I already knew that all/ My purpose was this: to win the good will/ Of your people or die in battle,” showing the astounding courage of an epic hero that the Anglo-Saxons admired. Beowulf upholds a true heroic spirit until his death after he kills the angry dragon. Bravery plays an important role in Beowulf's victories.

With a tremendous amount of strength and courage, Beowulf is able to vanquish the demonic monsters and the furious dragon. However, to conquer the hearts of all Anglo-Saxons, the legendary warrior must be a loyal leader of his society. Indeed, in every action, Beowulf shows his loyalty to his friends and his people. As a dedicated friend, Beowulf stays by Brecca's side when they dive into the sea. When Grendel menaces the Danish kingdom, Beowulf helps destroy the monster to honor King Hrothgar. As Beowulf becomes the king of the Geats, he shows a great responsibility toward the safety of his people. He dies after his final victory in a fateful battle against the angry dragon. In his final words, Beowulf reveals his concern for the well-being of the Geats in telling Wiglaf, "I sold my life/ For this treasure and I sold it well. Take/ What I leave, Wiglaf, lead my people, " demonstrating the loyalty prized by the Anglo-Saxons.

The tale of the ancient hero Beowulf is filled with glory and victories. In every battle that he faces, Beowulf bravely uses his superhuman strength to crush the destructive power and protects everyone faithfully. In his quest to defeat Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the angry dragon, Beowulf prevails. The invincible hero upholds three elements that make him one of the most significant men of his time: superhuman strength, courage, and loyalty. The three traits that Beowulf embodies are necessary for the triumph of an epic hero in Anglo-Saxon poetry.