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.
Beowulf 8. Who is Beowulf? Beowulf is a Geatish hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendelâs mother, and a fire-breathing dragon. 9. Name the country from which Beowulf comes. Geat Lands 10. Who is Higlac, and how is Beowulf related to him? (lines 109-111) Higlac is King of the Geats and Beowulfâs uncle. 11. What does Beowulf decide to do? Why? gathered the mightiest 12. Why did Beowulfâs kinsmen urge him to go? (lines 114-119) Hrothgar needed help and the Geats loved Beowulf.