Beowulf the great Anglo-Saxon epic, which was composed around the year 700, presents readers with a glimpse into the life of Anglo-Saxons. Beowulf, written in poetic form, was translated by Burton Raffel. The tone of the epic is somber and relates the achievements of the hero Beowulf. This epic poem displays many contrast between good and evil. Goodness is represented throughout the poem by the characters of Beowulf, King Hrothgar, Wiglaf, and their actions. Beowulf, portraying …showed first 75 words of 344 total…

…showed last 75 words of 344 total…up roared by a common thief who stole a cup from his fortune. He in return haunted Beowulf¹s people. Beowulf fought his last battle with the dragon. The epic poem Beowulf encompasses all aspects of a great tale. Beowulf, King Hrothgar, and Wiglaf represent good in the poem whereas, Grendel, his mother, and the dragon portray the contrasting side of evil. Throughout the epic poem Beowulf one encounters many instances of good versus evil.