Beowulf Family Values
Epics share stories about gods as well as goddess and to what degree they aide in analyzing the culture of a specified group of individuals. Likewise, Anglo Saxon poetry includes horrific monsters, courageous warriors, and aggressive battles that dives right in and explores traditional beliefs. Beowulf, the poem, translated by Burton Raffel, is an example of an Anglo-Saxon poem that reflects family values, Christianity, and honor code.
Throughout the sixth century and continuing at full length to the twenty-first century, family has always been a commodity that defines who one is. A superb, flawless reputation should be maintained in order to be respected within society. Edgetho, “…a famous solider, known far and wide as a leader of men” (46),
Throughout the sixth century and continuing at full length to the twenty-first century, family has always been a commodity that defines who one is. A superb, flawless reputation should be maintained in order to be respected within society. Edgetho, “…a famous solider, known far and wide as a leader of men” (46),