How Is Beowulf Relevant Today

A nation is bound to be either physically or culturally eradicated if feelings of safety and unity are not present. The poem Beowulf serves as a blueprint for an establishing nation as well as a standard by which the nation's leaders should strive to attain. The poem's main character, Beowulf, is a protector who brings serenity to a chaotic world. Through Beowulf's courage and ability to restore peace, he is made immortal in that his legacy and characteristics live on and are still relevant. Beowulf portrays qualities that make him an exemplary model for which to base a nation and its leaders for centuries following the nation's birth. Beowulf's courage is matched only by his willingness to aid others. Such is the case when Beowulf sails to rescue Hrothgar's Herot hall from the grasp of the evil Grendel. Beowulf begs of Hrothgar that he "May purge all evil from this hall" ("Canto 6" l. 141). Beowulf is seen as a purifier of the land, one who can challenge the supernatural forces of evil and come

Beowulf was brave and he fought to be victorious at all costs, particularly when defeat seemed inevitable. A nation should also possess tenacity in the face of hardship. Beowulf was a great peacemaker and he kept unity amongst the nation's he helped and ruled. A unified nation is strong and capable of working towards goals to further their success. Beowulf serves as a prime example for leaders and how they should carry themselves. Beowulf was extreme in his honorability. He never manipulated the opportunities his successes created. He was truly was a man of his people; consulting them on issues and avoiding unnecessary wars. Modern leaders and citizens alike can learn a lot from Beowulf by admiring his paradoxical qualities which surprisingly equated for his fame and admiration. Beowulf serves as a symbolic lighthouse, lighting the way for people to follow the pathway of