1. Beowulf - Anglo-Saxon Value Representations
Although Beowulf was the main character in this story, Hrothgar also represents Anglo-Saxon values. ... The author shows the readers that Hrothgar has the ability to make great warrior out of men and has beowulf to prove so, Beowulf has accomplished a lot and Hrothgar can claim that it was his doing. ... Wiglaf represents values such as, loyalty, strength, courage and most of all leadership. ... "The warrior by his side made manifest his courage, his strength and his boldness as his nature was" ( lines 2694-2695). ... Beowulf , Hrothgar and Wiglaf all represent one or more Anglo-S...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate