In Beowulf the scop uses foreshadowing to show how the society in which Beowulf lives is falling apart due to the warrior code. The first example of when the scop uses foreshadowing would be when the story of the Frisians and the Danes is told. He describes how the two clans are fighting by killing one m

Beowulf's agreement with the warrior code is one of disagreement. Beowulf managed to rule the Geatland for fifty years without as much as a feud between clans. Although it is not mentioned, the reader can only assume that Beowulf felt the code was outlandish. Beowulf, although not clearly stated, believes that warrior code can not continue to exist. However, the poet does allude to this when he has Beowulf say, "never fomented quarrels, never / swore a lie" (Heaney 2738-2739). Beowulf feels that the code is only there to wipe out whole clans, like it did to his.

Beowulf is affected by the warrior code on a personal level because the code is responsible for the death of his family. Being the last of his lineage, Beowulf tries to make sure he wins in battle and while he is in charge he keeps peace. Beowulf knows tha

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