"Beowulf" essay

Siegmund and Finn In the epic poem Beowulf, there is a celebration of a great battle won by Beowulf. During this celebration two stories are told. One of Siegmund, the mightiest warrior of them all. Where we learn that if you are brave then you will be remembered. The other of Finn, an extremely foolish king. Which teaches patience can truly pay off. Siegmund was an ancient warrior who was extremely famous. He was the …

…that there is some strategy needed to rule your people. Both of these stories were told for Beowulf's benefit. They are to help him in the future to make wise decisions and lead his people to great glory. Beowulf is already the strongest man in the land, he must now be the wisest. With direction from those around him, Beowulf is to become one of the greatest warriors and king the Anglo-Saxon age has seen.