"Great epic poetry generally embodies the attitudes and ideals of an entire culture." Because an Anglo Saxon poet composed Beowulf hundreds of years ago, it contains many of the beliefs held at that time. This is true although the story was not written down until many years later.
As a character, Beowulf exemplifies traits of honor and bravery. As he is introduced, Beowulf is traveling across the sea to assist Hrothgar in dealing with Grendel. This is a rather selfless act and indicates that Anglo Saxons were perhaps noble people in that respect. In h
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