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Back in the day of the Viking, how they viewed and thought of themselves, is in some ways different than how we view them today. Beowulf was one of many of these so-called Viking "heroes", and even today people view Beowulf in different ways. Some people think that he was an Ideal Germanic hero; while others think he was a "Christ figure" ;yet still others thought of Beowulf as the human condition. I feel that if you read the story caref ....
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.... did not get upset at all, he just simply replied:
...A cruel ravager dragged me down to the sea bed, a fierce monster held me tightly in its grasp... but I escaped with my life from the enemies' clutches, worn out by my venture...I have not heard tell that you have taken part in such contests, in the peril of sword-play....(478- 501)
In addition to Beowulf's egotistical actions, he tries show a strong sense of power by ripping off Grendel's arm, slowly Grendel cou ....
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