Beowulf

Brithish Leterature Final Research Paper Beowulf Beowulf is a work that has many distinct interpretations of themes. One common interpretation of the theme is that of religion. In “The Nature of Christianity” by Edward B. Irving Jr., the author carefully examines the role of God in both human conduct and society. Kathryn Hume presents an alternate view of the theme of Beowulf. In “The Theme and Structure of Beowulf” she looks at the “juxtaposition of …showed first 75 words of 2169 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2169 total…by both pagan and Christian influences in one society as a whole. It all steams from cultures of the Swedes, Danes and Geats. We see the role of God in human behavior and in society. There are moral questions raised regarding Christian and pagan ideas. There also a parallel between Christian pride sin and heroic services like that of Christ. Throughout the poem we see the forces of good going against the forces of evil.