Beowulf's Mistakes

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As it say`s “Nobody`s Perfect”. Everybody makes a mistakes; everybody tell lies; everybody has its weaknesses; BUT everybody has the right to correct all these mistakes and lies and conquer their weaknesses. Beowulf possess a lot of emotions. As I watch Beowulf, I felt sadness, happiness, enjoyment and amazement. I am amazed on Beowulf`s courage and will as a man with one word. He shows what a true man is. Beowulf`s being fair in fight makes him more amazing. But, as it says everybody makes a mistakes and lies, sadness feels when Beowulf tell the biggest lie he could ever do.Beowulf shows me the true nature of a man. Man are strong and possess courage but heart is their weakness. Happiness feels when Beowulf has its chance to correct

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