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Is this really a complaint? Or is it a cry for help? With the amount of emotion and struggle in this piece, it does not sound like a complaint. It sounds like someone who is seriously going through it and writing it out. It feels like he is writing out his feelings and then literally… Read more Question for Hoccleve’s “Complaint” 9/20

For my final question, I sort of want to track back to my first question on Beowulf where I questioned his need to prove himself and the way he brags about his accomplishments. Now that we have reached the end of the book, that question still remains. Beowulf’s defeat of the dragon can be seen… Read more Beowulf Final Question

What is the significance of religion in Beowulf? Occasionally, there are references to God and certain religious aspects. What does this mean for the people? is religion being used in a harmful way? In lines 973-979, Beowulf says “Behold! Nothing could live limited like that. The last of his blood must have boiled by now,… Read more Daily question for Beowulf 42-95

Why is does Beowulf feel the need to “prove” himself in some way? He acts big and tough and brags about his accomplishments but seems to constantly need to prove that he is a “big brave man”. On page 24, Unferth says to Beowulf “Bro, do you happen to be the Beowulf who challenged Breca… Read more Questions for Beowulf pg vii-42