I want to reverence what we have talked about in recent semesters about what bravery really means. Specifically, the “essence” of bravery. I, from what I see in this story, believe Beowulf does not seem to be brave or rather he does not portray bravery but rather reckless. Although I do not see it expressly stated in the reading he defiantly seems to take on these challenges out of a sense pride in who he is and what he is capable of doing. On the other hand, Wiglaf seems to fit a definition of bravery. He could have easily ran away with the other men without any consequences from any one. Instead he chose to stay and fight. As I see it, Wiglaf at the least shows a mire genuine form of bravery.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Beowulf a Tale of Bravery?
Beowulf a Tale of Bravery?
I want to reverence what we have talked about in recent semesters about what bravery really means. Specifically, the “essence” of bravery. I, from what I see in this story, believe Beowulf does not seem to be brave or rather he does not portray bravery but rather reckless. Although I do not see it expressly stated in the reading he defiantly seems to take on these challenges out of a sense pride in who he is and what he is capable of doing. On the other hand, Wiglaf seems to fit a definition of bravery. He could have easily ran away with the other men without any consequences from any one. Instead he chose to stay and fight. As I see it, Wiglaf at the least shows a mire genuine form of bravery.
I want to reverence what we have talked about in recent semesters about what bravery really means. Specifically, the “essence” of bravery. I, from what I see in this story, believe Beowulf does not seem to be brave or rather he does not portray bravery but rather reckless. Although I do not see it expressly stated in the reading he defiantly seems to take on these challenges out of a sense pride in who he is and what he is capable of doing. On the other hand, Wiglaf seems to fit a definition of bravery. He could have easily ran away with the other men without any consequences from any one. Instead he chose to stay and fight. As I see it, Wiglaf at the least shows a mire genuine form of bravery.
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