Cause and effect in Beowulf

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"Cause and Effect in "Beowulf" traces the mental processes governing the characters in the highly dramatic epic poem Beowulf. The book focuses on the driving forces underlying the characters' actions, words, and attitudes, with special attention paid to Beowulf's zealous pursuit of heroic glory."--Jacket.

subjects: Beowulf,  Criticism and interpretation,  Dragons in literature,  Epic poetry, English (Old),  Heroes in literature,  History and criticism,  Monsters in literature,  Motivation (Psychology) in literature,  Translations,  Characters,  Charakter,  Held,  Motivation