Beowulf And Anglo Saxon Values
This poem does show the Anglo-Saxon values and culture in many situations, but it is hard to tell whether or not the poem is celebrating the culture or if it is an indictment of it. For the most part, though, I believe it is celebrating this culture. The death of Beowulf certainly shows the values of loyalty and courage. Not only was it brave of Beowulf to give his life in order to protect his people, but it was also brave and loyal of Wiglaf to come to Beowulf’s side when he needed someone the most. I feel like in this instant the poem was definitely celebrating some of the values from the Anglo-Saxon culture.
This being said I believe that the poet is showing strong values of bravery in the end, although there are some other important
This being said I believe that the poet is showing strong values of bravery in the end, although there are some other important