Fears manifest themselves in the minds of men as monsters. The monsters of Beowulf symbolize those fears that course through the minds of the characters, and carry substantial themes that progress throughout the epic. Men combat fears on several levels. Physically, men fear monsters because of their hideous appearance, and great strength. Psychologically, monsters act as illusions in order to mask the fears of men. Originally perceived as opposing God, and divine entities, monsters produce …showed first 75 words of 1029 total…

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