Background The poem, Beowulf was written in the 8th century, therefore it reflects the values of that culture and time period. In Anglo-Saxon culture, “battle is a way of life, a necessary function of the worthiest members of society.” (xiv, Raffel). The relationship between the king and his warriors entail that warriors are dedicated and Thehero was eager to depart, the guest from the dwelling. He thought more about revenge than about a sea-journey, (1140) if he might effect an anger-meeting, so that he might remember the giants' sons within.’. The narrative structure of Hengest's revenge in Beowulf - Volume 6. CharacteristicsOf Anglo Saxon Culture In Beowulf. The Anglo-Saxons were a Germanic people that crossed the North Sea to Britain in 449 AD. These Germanic tribes brought along many ideals. They were a people who admired men of outstanding courage and heroic ability. They also placed high importance on loyalty, which was an essential Readby Trevor Eaton, 199600:00 - Line 1 - Scyld's final voyage02:20 - Line 53 - Heorot, the splendid hall03:55 - Line 86 - Grendel's visits to Heorot08:54 - Theunknown author of the epic poem “Beowulf” presents various female characters to depict the different roles and characteristics each performed and represented in Anglo-Saxon culture and society; these include queen Wealhtheow, Grendel’s mother, queen Hygd, Freawaru and Hildeburh. show more content Themonsters in Beowulf symbolize an inhuman or foreign solitary presence in society. Monsters are one of the more prominent symbols and motifs in the epic. Because the Anglo-Saxon people needed Beowulfis able to maintain the duality of a fierce warrior, while also embodying the humbleness of a hero. This contrast clearly depicts the dichotomy of the Christian and Pagan values within the Anglo-Saxon culture. In turn, making Beowulf a true Anglo-Saxon hero with an assimilation of both religious ideals (Brosamer 39). Beowulf is a Theanonymously written epic Beowulf captures the very essence of Anglo-Saxon warfare culture, while rousing various paramount, universal themes of human behavior: heroic deeds as a reflection of personal glory and the personification of raw, deadly emotions such as envy, greed and pride, through the characters in Beowulf. The App Vay Tiền.

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