Discuss biblical allusions and religious symbolism in Beowulf.
The religious symbolism in Beowolf seem to be that God is the reason for everything good happening. All the good things happening in their lives, they give credit to God, but once something bad happens in their lives they leave it to fate's doing. It seems that all the good things in their lives are because of God, their strength, power, etc. God has granted on them, but anything bad in their lives is their own doing. Any downfalls, deaths, etc. is because of their own choices and decisions.
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What are the social obligations of a hero?
The social obligations of a hero would be bravery, lots of strength, great leadership, and known around the world.
Is Beowolf aware of his deification process?
Beowolf is not aware of his deification process. Beowolf does know that he is a great warrior and that he is a hero to people everywhere. He knows that he will help people because he likes to do it, but he doesn't exactly know that he will become a god. Beowolf is doing what he thinks is right for the people because they want to live in peace, as does Beowolf, but he is unaware that his actions will lead him to becoming a god.
The social obligations of a hero would be bravery, lots of strength, great leadership, and known around the world.
Is Beowolf aware of his deification process?
Beowolf is not aware of his deification process. Beowolf does know that he is a great warrior and that he is a hero to people everywhere. He knows that he will help people because he likes to do it, but he doesn't exactly know that he will become a god. Beowolf is doing what he thinks is right for the people because they want to live in peace, as does Beowolf, but he is unaware that his actions will lead him to becoming a god.
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