Heroes in British Literature
Digital Portfolio-Mason Hayward
Reflection
I liked the topic I picked (heroes and leaders), even though it is pretty broad in this story a lot of things can be taken and many themes can be drawn. I thought my ballad and the rhyming scheme was creative. I thought I encompassed the whole story well and tried to incorporate my theme as well.
I waited a little too long to start but it didn’t affect it too much. I also don’t know if my formatting is the best on each line, but it was fun overall.
I would maybe like to try a more creative piece, probably not a drawing though.Theme
In Beowulf, the hero becomes someone who didn’t have to do anything. Grendel was not affecting Beowulf’s land. He learned people needed help, so he packed up and went to save the Danes from misery. He put himself in the face of danger. Beowulf eventually became the leader of their land, and one they all respected and trusted to lead them and keep them safe. A type of leader every civilization desires for.