What literary elements do the lines of Caedmon’s Hymn have in common with the poetry of Beowulf? In your comparison, consider the use of alliteration – the repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close to one another – and the words or phrases the poet chooses to praise God. Cite passages from both works to support your response.
In both pieces, they use the same Saxon tone. They both use kennings in the text to describe something without actually using the exact word. Also, alliteration is used occasionally, to give the same feel to a whole line or stanza. Also, Saxons were very religious and would use God and also Greek Gods in their epics. In Caedmon’s Hymn, he says, ‘Praise we the Fashioner now of Heaven’s fabric,/the majesty of his might and his mind’s wisdom,/…/How he the Lord of Glory everlasting,/… He’s praising God and all of his well-doings for us as a whole.