The poem Beowulf originated among the Anglo-Saxons around 700. I read parts of this poem in my Humanities class an found it to be a very interesting poem. The poet, whom I believe is unknow (could be wrong about this but couldnt find any information), brought color and excitement to the poem by Beowulf's, the protagonist, assault on the fire-dragon. The part that caught my attention the most is where Beowulf thought he was basically an all mighty man and could take on the dragon. When the dragon realizes Beowulf had come, he rises angry and gives Beowulf a fight that he didn't expect. I think he begins to second guess his decision once his sword gets broken by the dragons thick scaly hide. The tone of the poem is really enthusiastic about the feats of Beowulf. Obviously not really one of the dragon.
The poem has three parts or major conflicts: the domination of Grendel, the revenge of Grendels mother after Grendel is slain and the rage of the dragon when the treasure that the dragon had been protecting was stolen, which by the way was cursed. Beowulf defeats Grendel's mother after the encounter of each other.
The poem of Beowulf was written to portray a personal account of heroism in a warring culture. This is a great poem.
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