Beowulf

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In this article, the writer provides an analysis of the character of Beowulf. The writer explains that Beowulf focuses on the character quality of hubris. Further the writer shows how this quality often undermines character and even leads to death when untempered by humility.

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"The purpose of the anonymous author of Beowulf appears to have been crafting an epic that demonstrates the values and ideals of the warrior society portrayed. Within the work, we see that Beowulf represents the virtues and ideals considered supreme by the king of the Danes Hrothgar. The savage nature of warrior society often causes its members however to exhibit hubris. This overbearing pride and arrogance often needs tempered with humility in order to keep from acting as a degrading force of character and at its worse ... "

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