With another mass shooting, this one closer to home, I once again invoke “Beowulf.”
Tag Archives: Beowulf
Child Spy Rats Out English Teacher
The child spy tip line in Virginia received a complaint about how a teacher was teaching “Beowulf.” Meanwhile, a Texas school has banned Neil Gaiman’s works.
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Election 2022: Win or Lose, Beowulf
Two passages from “Beowulf” to capture feelings of despondency and elation, depending on how the election went for you.
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Iago Resentment Is Destroying America
The “ressentiment” that drives Iago to destroy Othello is present in our own society and equally destructive.
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Worshipping False Covid Idols
People resisting the Covid vaccines are like the counselors in “Beowulf” worshipping false idols to ward off Grendel’s attacks.
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Beowulf Would Favor Vaccine Mandate
Beowulf would favor vaccine mandates and passports and his firmness would convince the rest of society to go along.
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Can We Be Beowulf Strong?
“Bowulf,” a poem about rage, violence, and the end of empire.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Anger, Beowulf poet, end of empire, grieving, resentment, violence Comments closed
On Jan. 6, 2021 Grendel Stormed Heorot
“Beowulf” is a poem in which a once proud nation sees a dismal future. Should America take note?
