Many scholars see that Beowulf as a pagan story in the tradition of the Germanic heroic epic emphasizing the virtues of the comitatus. Other's see the poem's spirit to be altruistic and believe it may have been intended as a Christian allegory. I believe that Beo

There are many themes in the poem Beowulf, but only one seems to be the most important in the guidance of the moral lesson that is given in the poem. Loyalty is a vital part of Beowulf's virtues considering his honorability as a noble warrior. Beowulf first comes to the assistance of the Danes as payment to his own Geatland king. Later when he is king, he shows the importance of loyalty to his men although he was deceived in the end. This is where we learn the moral lesson in Beowulf. The tragic ending is due to lack of loyalty by Beowulf's men. I agree with many of this points discussed about the wonderful poem of Beowulf. To an extent I believe that the practice of comitatus should be practiced today. Always be loyal to those who watch over and protect you and never deceive them or turn your back on them for it will only lead to a great loss and or failure.

wulf was written more as a Christian allegory. Many elements of Christianity are found throughout the poem. Beowulf makes reference to God as his "protector." After his fight with Grendel's mother he states: "The fight would have ended straightaway if God had not guarded me." I felt a sense through Beowulf's heroism that this protection over him by God was earned through his courage and pride. Besides the idea of God as a protector, I also see him as being portrayed as ruler o

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