Epic poetry usually embodies the attitudes and ideals of an entire culture. What values of Anglo-Saxon society does Beowulf reveal? What universal themes does it also reveal? Use specific examples from the
poem to support your answer.
Some of the values of Anglo-Saxon society that Beowulf reveals are trust, honor, loyalty, bravery, and generosity. In the epic Beowulf, these values are shown throughout the poem. In the beginning of the epic, after Herot gets attacked by the ferocious beast, Grendel, Beowulf hears of this and wants to help his friend, Hrothgar, out. Even though Beowulf has seen what Grendel is capable of, Beowulf sticks to his word and combats against Grendel, coming out victorious. Beowulf did not have to travel all the way to Herot to fight this beast, but he did it out of generosity, and it also didn’t hurt that he’s a fame-seeker.
poem to support your answer.
Some of the values of Anglo-Saxon society that Beowulf reveals are trust, honor, loyalty, bravery, and generosity. In the epic Beowulf, these values are shown throughout the poem. In the beginning of the epic, after Herot gets attacked by the ferocious beast, Grendel, Beowulf hears of this and wants to help his friend, Hrothgar, out. Even though Beowulf has seen what Grendel is capable of, Beowulf sticks to his word and combats against Grendel, coming out victorious. Beowulf did not have to travel all the way to Herot to fight this beast, but he did it out of generosity, and it also didn’t hurt that he’s a fame-seeker.
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