A Comparison of Fierceness in Beowulf and in The Saga of King Hrolf Kra

Fierceness in Beowulf and in The Saga of power Hrolf Kraki Is rage mentioned only in Beowulf or is it an element common besides to this famous Icelandic saga? Is fierceness described the same way as in Beowulf? The Anglo-Saxons prior to 1000AD were as a race fierce. They possessed great courage. Beowulf reflects their fierceness and courage in a variety of ways. Beowulf complains to Unferth in the Danish court Grendel would never have done such horrors if you were so fierce as you suppose. The hero, who had preceding killed nine sea monsters, opted to face Grendel in mortal combat WITHOUT sword or shield or the assistance of others but I shall seize my adversary in my hand grip and fight. Later when the heros sword failed against Grendels Mother, he remained resolute and seized her by the shoulder and fought till victory came. then Beowulf, fierce in war, received the cup from Wealhtheow. Later, the hero went up against and killed Daghrefin, the Huga champion, without weapo ns Nor was my sword his death, but my hand grasp broke his bone-house, tore out his surging heart. by and by fifty years of kingship, when the fire dragon molested his people, Beowulf, the old man, did not lose his fierceness he was ready to die life from body parted I am brave in mind. In the final battle brave Wiglaf showed his own fierceness and advanced to help his lord who was englulfed in flames With him I testament embrace the fire he doesnt deserve to suffer alone. The Anglo-Saxons were also fierce in the sense that they delighted in slaughter. George Clark in Beowulf states regarding the epic Swords, shields, coats of ring-mail, helmets with sourmounted squealer figures . . . all furnish the poem and are ... ... husband force Hjorvard to rebel against King Hrolf. With her magic King Hrolf was killed along with his forces. So the story ends on a sad note due to the fierceness of a diabolical queen. In conclusion, the type of fierceness mentioned in Beowulf is comm on also to this famous Icelandic saga, The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki. Additionally, there are other types of fierceness in the latter associated with maiden-warriors and with the use of magic. BIBLIOGRAPHY Alexander, Michael, translator. The Earliest English Poems. New York Penguin Books, 1991. Chickering, Howell D.. Beowulf A dual-Language Edition. New York Anchor Books, 1977. Clark, George. Beowulf. Boston Twayne Publishers, 1990. The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki, translated by Jesse L. Byock. New York Penguin Books, 1998.