D.J. Hudson“The Fearless Beowulf”Fear is a painful emotion excited by the expectation of evil. In “Beowulf”, translated by Charles W. Kennedy, fear is not an option, or emotion, nor does it even exist for the hero. The hero, Beowulf, is also given strength equivalent to thir...

Bravery was one of the most popular themes in British literature, especially from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Elizabethan period. England went through many changes during the Anglo-Saxon period and the Elizabethan period such as: wars and disputes to determine the ruling group of England and the r...

A Comparison of Medieval and Anglo Saxon Characteristics A study of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot, based on T.H. White's Once and Future King, and The Road to Camlann by Rosemary Sutcliff, will illustrate many aspects of Medieval culture. Three Medieval cultural traits whi...

Good vs. Evil in BeowulfThe story of Beowulf initially took place in the Anglo- Saxon period in English history. The Anglo- Saxon times were dark and full of war, evil was very plentiful. The author tries to demonstrate this evil in this story and how it is taken over by the good of man. Throughou...

Evolution of British Literature The historical events and mentality of a time period are a major influence on the context and style of that particular times literature. British Literature experienced many metamorphoses through the year's 449-1660. The literature traveled through four di...

The Treasure of Sutton Hoo The time period between 500-950 is often referred to as the Dark Ages. This time period is believed by most to be a time of ignorance and lack of prosperity.(Asimov 85-88) These ideas are generated from a number of artifacts found in a couple of excavations that have ...