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Beowulf vs. James Bond
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... Cristina Hall September 26, 2002 Beowulf vs. James Bond The epic tale of Beowulf has survived for many generations and undergone numerous translations, just as the movie series "James Bond" has been around since 1962 and has captured the hearts of those who view the films. Like the character Beowulf, James Bond projects "good" as agent 007, travels to hundreds of places, and his missions almost always affect the outcome of a nation. Roving to far and distant places, James Bond and Beowulf have the element of travel in common, for they voyage long distances to accomplish their tasks. Beowulf travels a long distance to help a nation win their war, "To anyone in Denmark. All of Beowulf's; Band had jumped from their beds, Ancestral; Swords raised and ready" (Beowulf, lines 316-318). Beowulf wants to show all of Denmark the good in his heart and loyalty to the race of men. Because their fate
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