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    generation to generation until translated into written form by a Christian monk. Therefore, the values, culture, and traditions from the ancient times mix with the new Christian values and melt with other cultures to create the Anglo-Saxon society. In this piece, the Anglo-Saxon culture is revealed through the depiction of the values Christianity, loyalty, and bravery. Though once a pagan culture, the Anglo-Saxons were brought the message of Christianity by the Romans and blended those beliefs into their

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    Bravery In Beowulf

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    Beowulf reveals different characteristics about the Anglo-Saxon society. The different characteristics are bravery, truth, and honor these characteristics are important to the Anglo-Saxons and Beowulf. These characteristics show how Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxons live there everyday life and how they treat other people. Beowulf reveals these characteristics by his actions and the words he says Beowulf follows these characteristics throughout his life. Beowulf always shows honor and bravery and he always

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    Christianity & Cultural Values There are certain values changing and remaining the same after a 1000 year. Values is a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life. One of the values would be Christianity, this value is the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices. Another value would be culture, which means the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

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    As an epic, Beowulf introduces readers to the Anglo-Saxon warrior culture that dominated Europe during the so called Dark Ages. The story succeeds in conveying major aspects of the warrior culture; nevertheless, it has fused with Christian culture along the way. This amalgam of cultures appears strange without context, as the warrior tribes of northern Europe did not exactly embrace Christianity, or any foreign influence, with open arms. The coincidental discovery of the Book of Kells, Sutton Hoo

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    Gold In Beowulf Essay

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    in Beowulf, though. I believe, it also symbolizes Beowulf’s connection and gratitude towards his followers. My point is easily defended during Beowulf’s actions when he defends Heorot, King Hrothgars hall, from Grendel. He shows how much the social value of gold is again when he faces off against Grendals mother and for the third and final time when facing the dragon. Out of all the shapes, images and metaphores in Beowulf, gold is the most potent, and most evolving physical element in the epic poem

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    Anglo Saxon’s history is well known for their loyalty, courage and bravery. Beowulf our protagonist is symbolized as a hero, who represents the Anglo Saxons at the time. Beowulf earns his fame and respect through battling creatures nobody else would want to face. These creatures symbolize the evil that lurks beyond the dark. Beowulf’s intense battle with these creatures’ symbolizes the epic battle of good versus evil. In the end good triumphs over evil but one cannot avoid death. Beowulf’s death

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    Anglo Saxon Women

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    During the Anglo-Saxons period, the culture is already diverse and I might say it is quite unique particularly in the role of women. Anglo Saxons, I can say is the “ancestor” of different cultures today. I would start with role of women. During the Anglo Saxons Period women have almost equal rights with men. Actually, the role of the women depends on their status of life but in most cultures a woman stays at home giving birth to children, serve her husband, a teacher, and if she is part of the

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    Seafarer And Beowulf

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    want to be and expected to act like. An ideal inside the text of Beowulf is loyalty to the king. During the Anglo-Saxon period, kings ruled the numerous kingdoms and were immensely respected. In Beowulf, it reads, “My Lord, the great king of the Danes, commands me” (line 149). Addressing the king as Lord puts the king on the same level as God. Christianity was one of the religions the Anglo-Saxons believed in and God was the ultimate power. The king being compared to God put him on a high pedestal and

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    With no known author, Beowulf, originated in oral-tradition representing the Anglo-Saxon culture and lifestyle. It is a showcase work of “art”, serving as a purpose of moral instructions. Beowulf, shows a great demonstration on important Anglo-Saxon values. The main characters, Beowulf and Wiglaf, help portray the values of which the Anglo-Saxon hold among their culture. The poem, Beowulf exhibits three monumental values they uphold: bravery, honor, and loyalty. The protagonist of the story, Beowulf

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    Beowulf's Heroic Code

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    deemed to be one of the oldest remaining pieces of literature, the saga Beowulf does not have a known author. It has been recorded by many people but in this case it is has been translated by Seamus Heaney. Moreover this story is a portrayal of the Anglo-Saxon culture. Thus, establishing what was important to their culture. For example, the heroic code, which serves as a vital part of the story, reveals what they valued most. This code is a testimony to the warriors as it depicts their awareness with

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