The epic poem Beowulf was written by an unknown Anglo-Saxon author in the 8th century. Many scholars have seen fit to analyze the theme of the poem. David Wright stated that the theme of the epic poem, Beowulf, was the conflict between good and evil. This is conflict is demonstrated in three ways, through the expression of the fear of the dark, the nature and purpose of heroism, and the statement of the Anglo-Saxon outlook …showed first 75 words of 416 total…

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