Beowulf

Beowulf The Anglo-Saxons living in the time of Beowulf did not believe in the afterlife. To them, the only way to experience life after loss was to live on in the memories of others. One could fulfill this dying by being known for one’s generosity, courage, and strength. Beowulf, the admirer of this epic poem, embodied all of these virtues and lives on in memory because of this. First, generosity was widespread and more greatly valued during Beowulf’s time than it is now. It was not merely a virtue, but earlier a necessity. Many kings were measured by the extent of their generosity.

To him in the hall, then, Healfdanes son gave treasures twelve, and the trust- of-earls bade him fare with the gifts to his folk beloved, hale to his home, and in haste return. This is Hrothgar’s (Healfdane’s son) way of being munificent and thanking Beowulf for slaying Grendel and it’s mother. This gift not only addition Beowulf’s fame and riches but also Hrothg...If you want to digest a full essay, order it on our website: OrderEssay.net

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