Materialism and greed are things that you do for your self it means you don't care for others the only thing you want is to better your self but with selfless, noble protection means that you care for others and want to keep them from harm and do what ever you can to keep them safe Yes beowulf death was honorable he died killing the dragon and during that time that was one of the greatest ways you could die was in battle against a great foe
1. Beowulf wanted to protect the people since the king went into hiding. Beowulf did want he thought was right whether it was right or wrong. It involves materialism because Beowulf didn't want a lot of stuff he just fought for his people. Greed and selfless falls into play to because he didn't want money or anything. These two are a conflict because it seems like Beowulf would want a reward for fighting but he never got one. The people were unable to protect themselves because they didn't have a king and Beowulf was the only one willing to fight Grendel. 2. His death was honorable. It was honorable because he was a hero to the people of fighting the dragon, Grendel and the mother. Whenever he died, they put him on a wooden vessel and floated out on to the water. This makes his death honorable also because it was a tradition to do that back then for kings and queens that had died.
- The conflict between both of these are materialism and greed are both the desire to obtain possessions as a physical comfort. Noble protection would be in Beowulf's hands when he protects the people from the dragon, Grendal.
- Beowulf's death would be considerably honorable for a man in that era. The people in thought that if you die in battle that is the most honorable as it gets. He meet death open-armed and unafraid.
Greed is intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food. Noble protection is basically a security blanket one might have. Many people would much rather have all the power and money in the world instead of having the satisfaction of protecting someone who is unable to protect themselves. Beowulf's death is honorable. He did not choose to die, he was a hero because he took the responsibility to protect the people and fight against the dragon.
Beowulf after he got bit by the dragon said that he wanted to see this huge treasure that the dragon was protecting. This shows that Beowulf was not just looking for the protection of his people but the riches that defeating the dragon would bring him.
-Beowulf's death is honorable because he did it defending his people. He even told his men to stay back so they would not die. Beowulf being willing to sacrifice his life for his people is definately an honorable death.
--Materialism and greed is selfish. Noble protection of those unable to protect themselves is selfless. Materialism is only superficial, while selfless protection is deep and heartwarming. Sometimes if someone is materialistic and has greed, they may need the noble protection of someone else in order to protect themselves. --Beowulf death is very honorable. He dies trying to seek vengeance for his kinsmen. The dragon bites him but he still battles on. Seeing this one of his noble liegemen come to aid him. Because of this, Beowulf's dying request is that he takes over Beowulf's kingdom. Beowulf has a hero's funeral and is burned on a funeral pyre.
Obviously, the defining characteristic of Beowulf is his bravery, and his strong desire to demonstrate it to others but greed seemed to get in Beowulf's way when he is fighting for the treasure. Thus ended in his death, because he was not fighting for true pure reasons! Beowulf's death to me is not honorable, I feel he could've lost his life to a greater cause, died for something, "well worth is" I do think while he lived he was a great hero and king, proving time and time again how truly heroic he is.. but with the death of eaten by dragon, because you can't move fast enough doesn't sound very "Honorable" to me..
Materlism is when you place vaule on materials. And where noble protection is when someone goes out of there way for someone to to protect them whenbthey didnt have to. Yes beowulf death was honorable because he gave his belongings to the one who helped him. And didnt take the greed to pass the wealth on
I do not believe that Beowulf was doing this through greed. He was risking his life for people he didnt know on occasions he didnt even need to be involved in. What he did was noble which made his death honorable because he is a leader and wanted the glory of winning.
Beowulf wasn't protecting his people just because he was being greedy because he knew he was getting gold for winning. he was doing this because he was the king and he would die for his people because that's what he had to do.
Beowulfs death is honorable because he is a leader and with being a leader of the people he must protect them and die for them, and Beowulf said that he is also fighting the dragon for the glory of winning.
Beowulf committed these acts through his leader instincts and wanted nothing more than to keep other townspeople sad. His death was honorable because all he wanted was to win
1.) In beowulf i dont believe he was fighting these monsters for greed, i feel it was noble. Beowulf wants to protect the people that he doesnt really know and put himself in position for death for the strangers. However just like in life its a risk and reward. Beowulf risk his life for people and got the reward of gold and glory being noble. 2)Beowulfs death is honorable because he was a leader of the people and with being a leader you must protect your people and die in honor, in which he did. He also means alot to the people in which he protected because they never felt protected before and he made them feel that way, resulting in them to honor beowulf. He also said that he will fight the dragon for the glory.
Beowulf is a noble warrior. He didn't want this for the treasure and fame he did it because he is a leader. His death was honorable because he did it out of the greed for winning.
Beowulf realizes that fighting for the people of Geat was more important than self gain. He learned to care less about himself and worry more about other peoples protection rather than his own. Beowulfs death was honorable because he died fighting for other an trying to protect them. He was willing to die for others proving that he has changed throughout this poem.
--In my opinion, yes, Beowulf's death is honorable. This is because he was fighting to defend his kingdom unlike the time he was fighting for fame and fortune. --Beowulf is a good example of this because his first fight he wanted to get all the fame and fortune however with his second fight, the one he lost, even though he wasn't able to retrieve to treasure from the dragon he did not want anyone else to have to treasure. Beowulf was all about material and did things he did not know the outcome of just to get something in return. However in another way, he was selfless and noble because he did help or attempt to help other people. In a way you could say it was selfish because an underlying reason for him doing it was for money but in another way, he did help and save many lives from doom.
Beowulf is materialist and greedy by how he whats money and fame. I figured this by how he say "No man could defeat the monster but me And this dragon's treasure, his gold and everything in the tower with be mine." but he is also selfless and noble by how he says "I feel no shame with shield and sword and armor,against this monster when he comes to me. I mean to stand ,not run from his shooting flames, stand till fate decides which of us wins. Lastly you can see beowulf death was honorable by how it stated "no coward could have walked there" Also you know it was honorable by how he never gave up and till the battle was over. For this i believe his death was honorable.
1.) In the story, Beowulf does many things out of greed. He disguises these things as noble protection of those who are unable to protect themselves. We see Beowulf's greed even as he is dying. Instead of sharing the gold he won from the dragon, he orders it to be buried with him. Also, when he is fighting the dragon he needs to be inspired by the thought of the glory that comes with victory. The thought of protecting his people was not enough to inspire him. 2.) Yes, because he risked his life to save a group of people that he had no ties with.
When beowulf fought the dragon to save his people he dies an honorable death. Killing his enemy, saving his people from total destruction and dying in the process is a noble way to die. When beowulf is buried with the treasure he is not being greedy by doing so he is just saving the people from the horrible things that wealth does to you.
1.)The reason why Beowulf does what he does is unclear. He could be doing things because he actually cares about his people and wants to protect them, but there is also evidence to support that he does the deeds he does for the fame and reward that follows it. 2.) Beowulfs death is seen as honorable for having risking his life for the well being of others. That is probably how the people would want to remember him, and no longer question Beowulfs motives for his actions. materialism and greed versus selfless
Yes his death is honorable, he fought a dragon. Not only attempted too, but killed the dragon. The conflict between both of these are materialism and greed are both the desire to obtain possessions as a physical comfort. Noble protection would be in Beowulf's hands when he protects the people from the dragon. or Grendal
Materialism and greed are things that you do for your self it means you don't care for others the only thing you want is to better your self but with selfless, noble protection means that you care for others and want to keep them from harm and do what ever you can to keep them safe
ReplyDeleteYes beowulf death was honorable he died killing the dragon and during that time that was one of the greatest ways you could die was in battle against a great foe
1. Beowulf wanted to protect the people since the king went into hiding. Beowulf did want he thought was right whether it was right or wrong. It involves materialism because Beowulf didn't want a lot of stuff he just fought for his people. Greed and selfless falls into play to because he didn't want money or anything. These two are a conflict because it seems like Beowulf would want a reward for fighting but he never got one. The people were unable to protect themselves because they didn't have a king and Beowulf was the only one willing to fight Grendel.
ReplyDelete2. His death was honorable. It was honorable because he was a hero to the people of fighting the dragon, Grendel and the mother. Whenever he died, they put him on a wooden vessel and floated out on to the water. This makes his death honorable also because it was a tradition to do that back then for kings and queens that had died.
- The conflict between both of these are materialism and greed are both the desire to obtain possessions as a physical comfort. Noble protection would be in Beowulf's hands when he protects the people from the dragon, Grendal.
ReplyDelete- Beowulf's death would be considerably honorable for a man in that era. The people in thought that if you die in battle that is the most honorable as it gets. He meet death open-armed and unafraid.
Greed is intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food. Noble protection is basically a security blanket one might have. Many people would much rather have all the power and money in the world instead of having the satisfaction of protecting someone who is unable to protect themselves. Beowulf's death is honorable. He did not choose to die, he was a hero because he took the responsibility to protect the people and fight against the dragon.
ReplyDeleteBeowulf after he got bit by the dragon said that he wanted to see this huge treasure that the dragon was protecting. This shows that Beowulf was not just looking for the protection of his people but the riches that defeating the dragon would bring him.
ReplyDelete-Beowulf's death is honorable because he did it defending his people. He even told his men to stay back so they would not die. Beowulf being willing to sacrifice his life for his people is definately an honorable death.
--Materialism and greed is selfish. Noble protection of those unable to protect themselves is selfless. Materialism is only superficial, while selfless protection is deep and heartwarming. Sometimes if someone is materialistic and has greed, they may need the noble protection of someone else in order to protect themselves.
ReplyDelete--Beowulf death is very honorable. He dies trying to seek vengeance for his kinsmen. The dragon bites him but he still battles on. Seeing this one of his noble liegemen come to aid him. Because of this, Beowulf's dying request is that he takes over Beowulf's kingdom. Beowulf has a hero's funeral and is burned on a funeral pyre.
Obviously, the defining characteristic of Beowulf is his bravery, and his strong desire to demonstrate it to others but greed seemed to get in Beowulf's way when he is fighting for the treasure. Thus ended in his death, because he was not fighting for true pure reasons!
ReplyDeleteBeowulf's death to me is not honorable, I feel he could've lost his life to a greater cause, died for something,
"well worth is"
I do think while he lived he was a great hero and king, proving time and time again how truly heroic he is.. but with the death of eaten by dragon, because you can't move fast enough doesn't sound very "Honorable" to me..
Materlism is when you place vaule on materials. And where noble protection is when someone goes out of there way for someone to to protect them whenbthey didnt have to.
ReplyDeleteYes beowulf death was honorable because he gave his belongings to the one who helped him. And didnt take the greed to pass the wealth on
I do not believe that Beowulf was doing this through greed. He was risking his life for people he didnt know on occasions he didnt even need to be involved in. What he did was noble which made his death honorable because he is a leader and wanted the glory of winning.
ReplyDeleteBeowulf wasn't protecting his people just because he was being greedy because he knew he was getting gold for winning. he was doing this because he was the king and he would die for his people because that's what he had to do.
ReplyDeleteBeowulfs death is honorable because he is a leader and with being a leader of the people he must protect them and die for them, and Beowulf said that he is also fighting the dragon for the glory of winning.
Beowulf committed these acts through his leader instincts and wanted nothing more than to keep other townspeople sad. His death was honorable because all he wanted was to win
ReplyDelete1.) In beowulf i dont believe he was fighting these monsters for greed, i feel it was noble. Beowulf wants to protect the people that he doesnt really know and put himself in position for death for the strangers. However just like in life its a risk and reward. Beowulf risk his life for people and got the reward of gold and glory being noble.
ReplyDelete2)Beowulfs death is honorable because he was a leader of the people and with being a leader you must protect your people and die in honor, in which he did. He also means alot to the people in which he protected because they never felt protected before and he made them feel that way, resulting in them to honor beowulf. He also said that he will fight the dragon for the glory.
Beowulf is a noble warrior. He didn't want this for the treasure and fame he did it because he is a leader. His death was honorable because he did it out of the greed for winning.
ReplyDeleteBeowulf realizes that fighting for the people of Geat was more important than self gain. He learned to care less about himself and worry more about other peoples protection rather than his own.
ReplyDeleteBeowulfs death was honorable because he died fighting for other an trying to protect them. He was willing to die for others proving that he has changed throughout this poem.
Beowulf didn't do anything through greed he was a noble warrior who sacrficed his life in order to protect people who couldn't protect themselves.
ReplyDeleteyes his death was honorable because he had a choice not to fight the dragon but he
did anyways.
--In my opinion, yes, Beowulf's death is honorable. This is because he was fighting to defend his kingdom unlike the time he was fighting for fame and fortune.
ReplyDelete--Beowulf is a good example of this because his first fight he wanted to get all the fame and fortune however with his second fight, the one he lost, even though he wasn't able to retrieve to treasure from the dragon he did not want anyone else to have to treasure. Beowulf was all about material and did things he did not know the outcome of just to get something in return. However in another way, he was selfless and noble because he did help or attempt to help other people. In a way you could say it was selfish because an underlying reason for him doing it was for money but in another way, he did help and save many lives from doom.
Beowulf is materialist and greedy by how he whats money and fame. I figured this by how he say "No man could defeat the monster but me And this dragon's treasure, his gold and everything in the tower with be mine." but he is also selfless and noble by how he says "I feel no shame with shield and sword and armor,against this monster when he comes to me. I mean to stand ,not run from his shooting flames, stand till fate decides which of us wins. Lastly you can see beowulf death was honorable by how it stated "no coward could have walked there" Also you know it was honorable by how he never gave up and till the battle was over. For this i believe his death was honorable.
ReplyDelete1.) In the story, Beowulf does many things out of greed. He disguises these things as noble protection of those who are unable to protect themselves. We see Beowulf's greed even as he is dying. Instead of sharing the gold he won from the dragon, he orders it to be buried with him. Also, when he is fighting the dragon he needs to be inspired by the thought of the glory that comes with victory. The thought of protecting his people was not enough to inspire him.
ReplyDelete2.) Yes, because he risked his life to save a group of people that he had no ties with.
When beowulf fought the dragon to save his people he dies an honorable death. Killing his enemy, saving his people from total destruction and dying in the process is a noble way to die. When beowulf is buried with the treasure he is not being greedy by doing so he is just saving the people from the horrible things that wealth does to you.
ReplyDelete1.)The reason why Beowulf does what he does is unclear. He could be doing things because he actually cares about his people and wants to protect them, but there is also evidence to support that he does the deeds he does for the fame and reward that follows it.
ReplyDelete2.) Beowulfs death is seen as honorable for having risking his life for the well being of others. That is probably how the people would want to remember him, and no longer question Beowulfs motives for his actions.
materialism and greed versus selfless
Yes his death is honorable, he fought a dragon. Not only attempted too, but killed the dragon.
ReplyDeleteThe conflict between both of these are materialism and greed are both the desire to obtain possessions as a physical comfort. Noble protection would be in Beowulf's hands when he protects the people from the dragon. or Grendal