The pagan aspect of the novel has placed a significant value and importance on courage, generosity, kinship, and the King-warrior relationship. These ideals lead t

Although a strong pagan presence exists, the overall atmosphere of the novel is shadowed by a more dominant Christian one. The author's representation of Beowulf is one of Christ, like figure. Beowulf's entrance to Herot is described as, "Our Holy Father has sent him as a sign of His grace, a mark of His favor, to help us defeat Grendel and end that terror" (35). Beowulf is God's gift to humanity, as Christ was. In despairing times, he offers salvation and protects humanity from peril. The author also states, "It was said that God himself had set a sentinel in Herot, brought Beowulf as a guard against Grendel and a shield behind whom the king could safely rest" (44). Beowulf understands the Dane’s plight of being oppressed by the evil monster, Grendel, just as Christ knew of the oppression of the Jewish people; both venture t

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