Examples Of Conduct In Beowulf

Loyalty was also displayed by Beowulf. He showed loyalty to the Danes and his people as well. On lines 281 and 282 Beowulf says, “and if death does take me, send the hammered mail of my armor to Higlac.” By saying this it shows his loyalty to his people because he wants them to know what happened to him. Beowulf

Beowulf is an ancient English poem that tells the tale of a young, brave warrior and the victories he obtains throughout his lifetime, up until his death. He is widely regarded as a hero throughout the lands and honorably puts his life on the line multiple times. Throughout the poem, Beowulf’s reasoning for being a hero changes. He begins his journey wanting to be a protector of people, a savior of humankind, but as the poem progresses, there is a distinct change in motivation for Beowulf, becoming more about craving glory and victory over his opponent as opposed to out of pure kindness. Beowulf conveys through this change that while it is worthwhile risking his life and being a hero in order to save his people and carry out his family

Beowulf is a great warrior perpetually pursuing glory. He is regarded as an example to all, described on first sight to be “well born / and worthy of respect,” yet Beowulf is prime example of reckless behavior (368-9). When he hears that the demon Grendel “scorns / in his reckless way to use weapons” he decides to also

Literature has told many stories, from the dawn of creation to post apocalyptic societies, shaping the minds and societies of all. Literature also tells the story of what society values and their ideals, their struggles and triumphs. Old English literature is no exception. Another way in which all stories, share something in common is the idea of a hero and his deeds. An example of this idea of the hero is demonstrated particularly in the story of Beowulf. Beowulf exemplifies the ideas of an Anglo-Saxon society in the idea of paying a wergild, the value placed on a person’s life. In addition to wergild there is also defending one’s people against their enemy, in this story, Grendel. The final way in which Beowulf exemplifies a hero is through

While Beowulf is the symbol and representation of heroes in Anglo Saxons, we have multiple personalities who we consider as heroes. People who work, people who dream, people who act. Today, what we people believe in is that if you have money, you have everything. That is why we idolize famous people, celebrities, people with great minds. But the simple truth is, is that we forget who and what kind of people are the true heroes. People like Beowulf who would risk their lives for the good of their loved ones. People who perform random acts of kindness at a time without looking for something in return. If we could just recognize them like we do in celebrities, we may convince the future generation to see them as role models and soon convince them to be like these people who are self-less. All in all, all these are really just to lead us into a better than good

The epic poem Beowulf, translated by Seamus Heaney, provides examples of bravery which were valued during the Anglo-Saxon period. Beowulf is at that time known for his superhuman abilities. From defeating monsters such as those who are descended from Cain, first biblical murderer, and a revenge seeking dragon, Beowulf proves that he exhibits great bravery in everything he does. In this work, Beowulf’s battle against Grendel and the dragon portrays that an effective and noble leader expresses immense bravery by protecting their people while keeping thoughts of fame and glory in mind.

Beowulf was a great man who accomplished many things in his lifetime. He won gold, armor, horses, honor, friendship, and, above all, fame. He defeated multiple beasts, saving many lives, and was bestowed with both tangible riches and intangible glory after each of these feats. He had been referred to as “the people’s pride and love,” (line 2900) showing just a fraction of the honor he went on to win.

One thing the Anglo-Saxons highly value is pride and glory. They take pride in where they come from; therefore, these individuals are hard-working, blue collar people who are willing to do whatever it takes to become successful, whether it’s at work or on the battle field. An example of pride from Beowulf is “Too, that the monster’s scorn

It is said in “Beowulf” that old tongues poke and prod youngsters to wars with incendiary comments like, “ That sword, that previous old blade over there, I think you know it friend. Your father carried it, fought with it the time he could swing a sword; The Danes killed him -and many

The Anglo – Saxon loyalty bases itself on the principles of mutual respect. A leader must fight to defend his people and their honor, and in return the people fight for him. The preface to Beowulf gives a perfect example of Anglo-Saxon loyalty. It states, “When a warrior vowed loyalty to his lord; he became not so much a servant but as his voluntary companion, who would take pride in defending him, and the lord will reward him richly for his valor.” (Norton 38)

In the Anglo-Saxon way of life, their ideals are as important to them as are their great achievements. Loyalty and bravery lie exceptionally high on their list of priorities. The epitome of a good Anglo-Saxon is always loyal to his lord and is always running into whatever battle he shall face with true courage and ferocity. They never falter and are always ready and willing to fight for their king to the death. While they do have many other values, loyalty and bravery are two that are consistent in their everyday life as they are always looking for ways to serve their lord best which often leads the warriors to endeavor on a journey to show their courage against an imposing foe in order to bring back beautiful treasures.

The exalted perfection in craftsmanship lent warriors strength in times of distress. In the end, the unknown author of Beowulf orally perpetuates a glorified version of the Anglo-Saxon heroic ideal through the lense of their masculine-dominated, violence-encrusted society; with the constant, looming threat of invasion, these hardened peoples sought refuge in the glory of depicted excellence in competition, overly-dramatized battles as well as an intense worshipping of fine craftsmanship.

In the 8th century, an epic poem of Beowulf written by an anonymous author embodies the ideal characteristics of Anglo Saxons. During the time of Anglo Saxons, Beowulf is used to convey similar qualities such as virtues, belief and traits in which the character of B Beowulf possess. For example, Beowulf exhibits Bravery, Loyalty, and strength. Beowulf’s action symbolizes him as the epitome of a “True Hero” because he demonstrates an important role in society. Beowulf’s heroic character reflects him to be the greatest of all and willingness to risk his life for ideals that he portrays. Throughout the tale, he travels across the sea to the great land of Danes to fight creatures that nobody else wants to face such as Grendel, Grendel’s mother and his final battle with the Dragon. Beowulf is a well-respected and loved human being because of his capability to overcome obstacles in his lifetime. Anglo Saxons was well known to have their own beliefs and it was that they didn’t believe in the afterlife. Therefore, having immorality through fame was the only afterlife a man could have. He earns his fame and reputation through battles when he reveals his leadership aspect to his people in the afterlife.

  In reading Beowulf, one cannot help noticing the abundance of references to weapons and armor throughout the text. Many passages involving weapons and armor contain important messages that the author is trying to convey. These passages involve the choice to use or refrain from using arms, the practice of disarming oneself upon entering another's home, and the idea of a man's worth being measured by his weapons.

Back then, the name and the history of a warrior had a huge impact on society and it would determine whether or not a warrior deserved the best of riches. All of the ancient poems were associated with names and boasts. In addition, almost all of them that are around the world have been translated by authors throughout the years. In fact, one of the ancient poems that was originally written by an unknown poet before the year 1000, was Beowulf. The copy of Beowulf was actually dated to the years around 1000, in the time that was rich in Anglo-Saxon literature (pg. 107). During the ninth century, Beowulf was translated by Seamus Heaney, which is the one that it is mostly known now. Although Beowulf is seen as an English poem, its subject matter is not about English people. Its purpose was to express the idea of honor, good, and the belief in God. Furthermore, its principles were about defeating the monsters with the power of goodness. Several themes that contain different types of style of writing are presented throughout the story of Beowulf. One major theme that keeps coming up throughout the story is boasting.