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An Augustinian Reading of Beowulf
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An Augustinian Reading of Beowulf
The protagonist of the epic, Beowulf is a Geatish hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and a fire-breathing dragon. Beowulf’s boasts and encounters reveal him to be the strongest, ablest warrior around. In his youth, he personifies all of the best values of the heroic culture. Beowulf appears to be drawn by what he experiences as wisdom to approach life from a moral perspective. Compared to Augustine, Beowulf feels pride and always blinded by his inner self that contradicts his morals and beliefs. In his view, Beowulf is entangled in a life that is surrounded by moral perfection and seeks to justify all is actions and decisions. One of the most unique characters portrayed by Beowulf is truth and integrity that appears to overshadow his feelings. When compared to Augustine, Beowulf is rather more liberal and always attached to what he believes as right in the eyes of the public. He appears to be deeply rooted in the life of perfection that he believes is the driver to do good and remain in harmony with his peers. In one instance, Beowulf claims to be driven by a force of goodwill that overcomes his feelings or intimate beliefs.
Just like many heroes, Beowulf is a victim of bad fate that is mostly entangled with his misfortune. He is in pursuit to show that he can do anything and this denies him the vital opportunity to live a life he can enjoy (Beowulf 181). The character is also in heroic journey where he perceives to justify his heroic energy by doing things that other people dared not to attempt. For example, he is in pursuit to create a name that is fully entangled in the sole belief of being a hero that seems to overshow what he feels or how he relates with the members of his society. When comparing Beowulf to Augustine, key differences emerge mainly on trait and approach to life. While Augustine is driven by the belief that good is always the right energy and path to life, Beowulf shows mixed traits that are the key to his traits and behavior. In his view, Beowulf believes that only a hero can save the society from the dangers it faces and thus commits to searching for this inner hero trait. “Wear these bright jewels, beloved Beowulf; Enjoy them, oh fortunate young, Warrior; grow richer, let your fame and your strength, go hand in hand; and lend these two boys; your wise and gentle heart! I’ll remember your, Kindness.”
Beowulf is full of energy and gives little attention to what he feels. In most occasions, Beowulf operates with an inner drive to make it in life that even creates that inner drive to show the right emotions (Beowulf 183). Beowulf is also seen to be very proud of his accomplishments that appears to make him grow distant from other people in the society. He is boastful and takes little regard of what people say or comment. The trait is well enriched when he overcomes his fears that are driven by the lack of close allies in his small circle of friends. He has along the way created foes due to his boastful life that is mainly built around self-driven ideas and beliefs (August 20). Beowulf takes little regard of what the result of his action could bring and only shows concern when he achieves what he wants by claiming to be the hero in times of need.
Both Beowulf and Augustine led a different path in life that is depicted by their actions. While Augustine shows a change of heart by seeking to find peace and stand by truth and morals, Beowulf shows ride and little concern over his mistakes (August 16). The two characters have a different view of life and this is mainly because Beowulf is driven by what he perceives as an inner drive to achieve what he wants no matter the cost. Augustine seeks to derive the right energy into making the best of his last days by seeking God’s guidance and repentance. One of the best ways to define Beowulf’s trait in comparison to Augustine is to look at howe each character viewed life. Augustine confesses that his pride was one of his major hindrance to self-discovery and growth. On the other hand, Beowulf is adamant to make changes in his life but remains boastful and this hinders his realization of the key strengths (Beowulf 189). He is also blinded to believe that he is the best in the society and this leads to his failure and downfall as he ages.
In a closer look, Beowulf differs from Augustine because of how he approaches life in the belief that he stands unique and full of energy to conquer anything. On the other hand, Augustine makes changes in his life and regrets the mistakes he has made in the past where he fights to regain his glory when he realizes that his good life is behind him. The character is also in heroic journey where he perceives to justify his heroic energy by doing things that other people dared not to attempt. Beowulf’s success and perceived heroic journey are the source of his pride that hinders his full capacity and humility. Augustine is humble and seeks to regain his good deeds and make the right move in a bid to make things. Beowulf’s on the other side believes in pushing his way and this has made him deviate from the real course of a hero who should be brave and still show the good side. Beowulf appears to be overtaken by pride and arrogance as he pushes his way to win whatever he finds good along his path to become a hero.
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Neidorf, Leonard. “The archetype of Beowulf.” English Studies 99.3 (2018).
Howard Chudacoff book
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Howard Chudacoff book
Howard Chudacoff’s, Evolution of the American urban society talks about the transition of the historic America to the urbanized America due to the introduction of major key aspects. Despite being a young country, America has a fairly old history that is defined by the arrival and the integration of settles into the already occupied states. The present lifestyle is shaped by the social, economic, environmental and political social aspects of the history of the states. This in turn has led to the creation of an urbanized society which owes its existence to the history (Chudacoff, Smith and Baldwin, p. 204).
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the contents of Howard Chudacoff’s, Evolution of American urban society. The paper further focuses on the state of Colorado which is home to the four monumental cities. The second part of the paper looks at the roles the minorities have played in the urbanization of the cities, how people demonstrate their social status in the society and finally, some of the major shifts in the society?
Various aspects of Denver city: The Aurora city (Colorado)
Known for its suburban lifestyle and demographic, the city of Aurora is the third largest city in the state of Colorado. Aurora is home to less than half a million citizens making it one of the smaller cities in the country. The highest percentage of occupants consists of Caucasian who represents about 43% of the city’s population. The rest of the community consists of minority groups such as the Hispanics, African Americans and Asians who represent 23%, 14%, and 5% respectively. Through the analysis of the demographics, it is evident that the city is home to many groups. This has played a significant role in the evolution of the Denver city. The presence of different groups has created awareness about different cultures and religions. This in turn has influenced the city into becoming a potential metropolitan city. These dynamics are reflective of the theme in Chudacoff’s book which writes on the role urbanization has played in the improvement of interaction.
The Lakewood city (Colorado)
As the name suggests Lakewood is one of the more relaxed cities in the state. It’s filled with a number of recreational centers such as the Carmody recreational center and the Whitelock recreational centre. The city has recorded a high rate of economic growth and development which is owed to the encouragement of new business proposals. Lakewood city has managed to keep up with the latest forms of infrastructure while maintaining its stance on being green. Economic growth goes hand in hand with urbanization. The book mentions that a high rate of economic growth has affected some of our cities in that the environment has been overlooked. Most of the societies are now recognizing the need to maintain the environment so as to increase its sustainability.
Englewood city centre (Colorado)
Located to the next to the city of Denver from the north, Englewood is one of the cities of Colorado. It is not as active as Denver in that most of its activities are of a relaxed nature. Englewood prides itself in being one of the cities to have been built from the gold mining industry. This has played a significant role in the determination of some of the urbanized aspects of the city. The economic state of the city records an increased rate of development due to the increase in more industries. Englewood consists of a large number of neighborhoods that are both located in the downtown and the city centre. The city centre represents the modern and urbanized part of the city in that most of the new developments are situated in this area.
The downtown of Denver 16th street (Colorado)
The downtown of Denver Colorado represents a slightly different social structure of the state. This area is made up of one of the oldest neighborhoods and developments in the city. One can feel the presence of the history of the Denver through the downtown. The city is home to a number of Native Americans who were the original settlers of the area. The city is thus occupied by different social groups who have created a metropolitan city. Downtown Denver has a history of gold mining which has shaped the formation of the first industries that contributed to the urbanization of the city. The infrastructure is different in that it is reflective of the historical buildings. Some of this history has however been wiped out due to the creation of new buildings that are more suitable for the modernization of the city.
Analysis of Chudacoff’s book
Chudacoff’s book on the changing lifestyles in the American states places emphasis on the role of urbanization in the social-cultural, economic, environmental and political arrangement of our present society. Chudacoff’s mentions the fact that modern cities have been created to suit the needs and the demands of the society. The creation of the latest forms of infrastructure from the landscapes to the skyscrapers has been put in place to accommodate the growing society. One of the themes of the book is the change in the lifestyle in general due to the increased rate of urbanization. This in turn has changed the way the society interacts with each other. The states have thus received new identities which are owed to the incorporation of the historic and urbanized aspects of the societies (Chudacoff, Smith and Baldwin, p. 124).
What roles have the minority groups played in the society?
Colorado is located in the southern part of America. The south is known for their history of slavery which made a significant contribution to the prosperity of the state. The ban of slavery led to the integration between the minority blacks and the whites. Apart from the blacks, the state became home to the Hispanics, Asians and Jews. It is important to recognize the Native Americans who continue to occupy some of the historic locations. Over the years, the state of Colorado has integrated to form of culturally diverse state which is represented by different social groups. The presence of the minority is highly felt in the state of Colorado. The migration of the Jews and the Asians brought about an increase in the economic growth due to the building of businesses and the trading centers. This in turn has led to the introduction of different ethnic restaurants that serve up different varieties of international food. The African American community contributes to the more urban and hip society. They has made considerable strides in social-cultural, political and economic aspects. This change in lifestyle is reflective of the book which mentions how immigrants contributed to urbanization and economic growth of the American states.
How do people demonstrate their social status in the society?
People illustrate their social status through the social functions they attend. Social status is demonstrated in by the choice of the residential areas. The members of the more elite population attend functions in the country clubs and high end social functions. These practices are reflective of the functions that were carried out in the times of the founding families. The social status is also demonstrated through the real-estate, schools and the cars people drive. The society is divided into social classes. The lower social classes do not portray a flashy lifestyle. They use the national parks and recreational facilities for social events. Class was a major issue in the past. Chudacoff demonstrates the division in of different social groups in the past. This is still reflective in the present society.
Major shifts in the society
The major shifts in the society can be approached from different aspects. In the case of the economic aspect, the society has moved from an agrarian economy to a more urbanized and industrial economy. In the case of the social aspects, the society has shifted from an enclosed society to a more exposed society. This has led to the globalization of the state due to the introduction of the latest forms of technology. The gap in the social classes continues to reduce due to the improvement promotion of interactive community events. The state has always had an appreciation for the environment from the historical days. Community is going back to its roots in that the society is aware of the need to recognize the importance of environmental conservation (Chudacoff, Smith and Baldwin, p. 234).
In conclusion, the state of Colorado is one of the proud states of the United States. Chudacoff writes on the change of the countries state from its historic past to its present modern approach to life. This is attributed to the extensive urbanization that the country has been experiencing. Urbanization is caused as a result of the increased demand of housing, employment and communication. The lifestyle of the country is thus the main driving force for the present situation of the country as a whole.
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Chudacoff, Horward., Smith, Judith., Baldwin, Peter. The evolution of the American urban society. Prentice Hall, 2005.
An archetype may be defined as an original pattern or model that provides a source from which all other similar things are ma
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An archetype may be defined as an original pattern or model that provides a source from which all other similar things are made. Archetypes help authors in creating Maven project templates that users may apply to generate Maven projects. An archetype is a universally accepted and understood symbol, term, or behaviour from which other patterns are emulated. It may also refer to personality or behaviour in psychology, for example, a mother figure may be taken as an archetype that could be identified in many characters with non generic personalities.
Archetypal characters appear over and over again in legends worldwide. Angel is an archetype as a tragic hero who is trying to overcome the evils in his past. Many literature theories classify archetypes by their roles or purpose the character represents in the story. The classifications are protagonist, antagonist, reason, emotion, sidekick, sceptic, guardian, and contagonist.
Caught in the Widow’s Web
Caught in the Widow’s web is a story written by Gordon Rice, which can be divided into three structural archetype types. These archetypal structures are character archetype, plot archetype, and setting archetype. The characters, setting, and plot archetypes that are believed to be the most important to this story have been well used by the author to convey a very complex psychological and philosophical narrative. Archetypes main purpose is to produce certain psychic forms, their description, and various means of demonstration.
Character archetypes
The character archetypes in this narrative include the hunter, black widow, child, mother, and scavenger. Given that the story is in first person view point, the reader gains access to the narrators mind. In this case, the heroic hunter is the narrator, who is a hero in his own narrative; He embarks on a quest to find black widows in the village and neighbourhood. He found them in discarded wheels and tyres, house foundations and cellars, automotive shops and tool sheds, and water meters and rock gardens. Other character archetypes are the villain and the town that is revealed in the first paragraph.
The character archetype is the black widow as she is the object of the hunter’s fury, and the heroic hunter seeks and destroys as many villains as possible. The black widow archetype character is an illusion of something evil, and any bad thing that happens in a person’s life is associated to the active malevolent. Black widows always waited in the dark to ambush their victims. A black widow in somebody’s life cannot be reasoned with, just like the hero cannot reason with their nemesis. Grice also sees the tiny spider as a villain who represents the black widow. The hero hunts them wherever he goes, and at the same time he fears them and realizes that they are too many to hunt, as much as he resolved to hunt them in the whole town. Black widow in this narrative is seen as the ultimate villain, yet it is a small and malevolent creature with a high potential to for mass destruction. It possesses venom that contains neurotoxin that produces sweats, vomiting, swelling, convulsions, and a number of other symptoms. The author also despises widows and sees them as abominations of nature which is good in the world.
Setting Archetypes
The setting archetypes in this narrative include the town, the web, and the cosmos or universe. This narrative is filled with material demonstrating archetypal forms that when pieced together reveals a web of intricacies that have the ability to overwhelm even the most analytical eye. The town is the main setting archetype which provides the battling ground between the villain and the hero throughout the story. The town represents the area in which the heroic hunter searches and destroys the black widow.
When the heroic hunter goes throughout the town and neighbourhood, he found the black widows in many archetypal settings like house foundations and cellars, implying that he always hunted for the web and always found and destroyed them. The dark places that the black widow hides are another setting archetype, since evil things dwells and comes from dark places.
Plot archetypes
The plot archetypes in the narrative are the hero’s quest, child’s journey, and the villains fall. The battle between good and evil is part of the archetypal plot in the story. The author or the heroic hunter represents all that is good, and the spider or the black widow represents all that is evil. This is a struggle that permeates in many stories whether fiction or nonfiction, in a dream or reality. The heroic hunter projects archetypal terrors onto the black widows, When the heroic hunter sees the the spider wriggling in pain, thriving, malevolent little creature reminds the hunter that this is a negativity that exists in the universe.
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Miller G. “Caught in the Widow’s Web”. The Prentice Hall Reader. University Press of Mississippi.(2000). Print