Answer:
The epic poem of Beowulf is full of ambiguity. Over the years it has become a subject over significant debate. Readers argue over the significance and the meaning of several of the events that happen throughout the poem. Such is the case for one of the readers, J.R.R Tolkien. Tolkien makes a clear argument over his beliefs over Beowulf in his article “Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics”. Much like everybody else Tolkien has his beliefs and interpretation of the events that take place in Beowulf.
In this essay :-)
- Analyzes how the epic poem of beowulf has become a subject of significant debate. readers argue over the significance and the meaning of several of the events that happen throughout the poem.
- Analyzes how tolkien makes an argument over his beliefs of beowulf. he believes critics make a crucial mistake by ignoring the monsters in the poem.
- Analyzes tolkien's criticism of beowulf, stating that it is not an 'epic,' not even a magnified ‘lay.'
- Opines that tolkien is wrong about beowulf being an epic poem because it demonstrates the heroic deeds of an individual and showcases the culture of the poet.
- Analyzes how tolkien's "beowulf: the monsters and the critics" analyses the poem in depth and brings up interesting ideas.