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Introduction: Time is an important theme in Beowulf. It shows the inevitability of mortality,


tension between youth and age and the cycle of rise and fall. These ideas shape the story and
characters.

Main idea 1: The inevitability of Mortality


Evidence: Beowulf knows that everyone must face death. “Fate often saves an undoomed man
when his courage is good” Before fighting the dragon, he admits that he has grown weaker: “I
feel my old strength…gone”.

Link: This shows how time and fate control life. Even the strongest heroes like Beowulf, cannot
escape death. It makes him want to achieve great things while he still can.

Conclusion: Time in Beowulf reminds us that life is short. It pushes Beowulf to seek glory,
knowing he will not live forever.

Main idea 2: Tension between youth and age


Evidence: When Beowulf arrives in Hrothgar kingdom, he is described as strong and young:
“Nor have I seen a mightier-at-arms on his earth”. Later, as an older king, he says, “Now I am
old, but… I shall pursue this fight for the glory of winning”

Link: This change shows how time affects people. Young Beowulf is bold and strong, while older
Beowulf is wise but weaker. It highlights how roles change as people age.

Conclusion: The tension between youth and age shows how time changes people’s strengths
and priorities, moving them from seeking glory to protecting their legacy.

Main Idea 3: The Cycle of Rise and Fall

Evidence: The Story shows how powerful leaders rise to greatness, only to eventually fall.
Beowulf becomes a great king but faces his death in his final battle with the dragon, just as
others before him have lost their lives.

Link: This pattern reflects how time repeats itself. King and heroes gain power, but they
eventually lose it, reminding us that no one can escape time.

Conclusion: The cycle of rise and fall highlights the temporary nature of power. It shapes the
actions of the characters, showing that even the greatest heroes will be replaced with time.

Final conclusion: In Beowulf, time controls life, aging, and the rise and fall of heroes. Beowulf
knows he can’t escape death, so he seeks glory while he can. The story shows that time always
wins, but people can choose how they use their time.

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