The idea that money can buy power was lucidly verified by gangsters such as Capone: bootlegging funds led to both political and violent physical power. This power enabled gangs to find new avenues to exploit, as well as new ways to run old types business, such as gambling.
Epic of Beowulf-It is common opinion that Beowulf was written by a Christian poet. This was probably true because at the time when it was written, most of the few people who knew how to read and write were in the clergy. There are various references within the poem to elements of the Christian religion.
Students will. 1  be introduced to Old English, the language of Beowulf. 2  know the relationship between Old English and Modern English. 3  learn about alliteration and alliterative verse. 4  understand kennings, a poetic device common to Old English poetry, and how they are used in Beowulf. back to top Session One: Introducing Old English. If desired, use the Literary Guide: Beowulf to introduce the poem. The Overview outlines basic information about the poem.