What I Learned

Although fully comprehending the epics proved to be demanding, resolving the meaning behind the stories was rewarding, and I will not forget them anytime soon. I learned that not all epic heroes are morally conscious. For example, Gilgamesh dared to kill a harmless monster for personal gain; however, Beowulf selflessly attacked Grendel for the Dane's protection. Despite not talking about this much in class, using technology such as the blog expanded my knowledge on this subject. While conversing with other students on the blog, I began to recognize different angles and points of view. Understanding different concepts of the stories alleviated my own ideas, and I formed better opinions on the different epics.