Reinterpretation on Beowulf - A Homosexual Translation

... Bryan J. Tanner December 11, 2002 Reinterpretation on Beowulf A Homosexual Translation In Beowulf you have several different characters portraying several different roles in their society. These roles can be translated into our society as well. However, the way the characters are portrayed can be taken in several different manners. An interpretation that is not usually or probably ever reached about Beowulf, is the analysis of Grendel homosexually. Many would ask how this could be done, but I think that it is quite possible. Take, for instance, the fact that Grendel is portrayed as an evil beast that is cast away from civilization and is forced from Christian views. This very thing is done with homosexuals in our present day world. Do you think that Grendel would have been accepted to marry another evil beast in their society, just as it is illegal in forty-eight states for homosexuals to marry? Additionally, the way that

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