Pride, jubilation, and other displays of one's accomplishments are quite common in the Beowulf story. These proud speeches have an irreplaceable purpose in the story of Beowulf. When reading this wonderful classic, it is imperative to consider whether or not the reader should conclude that these fantastic feats are factual, why this proud speech was included, what value these speeches had in Beowulf's society and, what model of exultant speech is it still used. in certain forms today. Overall, Beowulf has a noble language that makes it such a beautiful and surviving composition. Initially, to determine anything about a text, it is important to infer its factuality. Before asking why these dialogues were included, one must consider whether or not they should be considered hyperbole or fact. To question this, looking at the text of Beowulf as a whole is quite illuminating. Prideful speeches always deal with what happened in the person's life; which indicates that the truth must be discovered by other means. Beowulf's proud speeches are true, because if all the characters simply said that they performed all these mighty and heroic deeds, but didn't, how could they live up to those deeds? Beowulf himself is a great example of this. Throughout the story, he makes seemingly outlandish claims, but then demonstrates immense skill, strength, and courage to back up exactly what he is saying. The use of hyperbole is there and it must be emphasized that exaggeration can happen, but the truth is this: Beowulf achieved everything that was said about him, proving the truth. Likewise, it is imperative to consider the value and purpose of these hyperboles. noble speech described in Beowulf. I notice ...... middle of paper ...... ndel's mother. He tells the truth about his previous accomplishments and the reader has no doubt that he means every word he says. Good speakers today possess all of these characteristics and it is easy to see how they relate to the custom of speaking in Beowulf's time. In summary, the magnificent work of Beowulf is full of a different speech pattern than is commonly used. Today. Reading Beowulf should be done with the awareness that the characters' proud speeches are genuinely factual but may include hyperbole, that the lists of accomplishments are an integral part of Beowulf, that the value of these speeches in Beowulf's society is immense and , that today's culture still uses many parts of this speech pattern. Overall, Beowulf's use of pride makes it a timeless classic all its own.