1. Criticism of the Values of Anglo-Saxons
... any other man. In our youth we boasted - we were both of us boys - We would risk our lives in the raging sea. (406-411) Beowulf's speech made Unferth feel unworthy as a noble thane, as the public realized that the society is based on a reality of negative comments and heroic deeds; ... the image of self-interest is strongly criticized. Self-interest is also portrayed through the actions of Beowulf and his "noble" men. The two scenes that can demonstrate the author's intention on criticizing the Anglo-Saxons" values are the battle of the ... self-interest dwells upon them and eventually...
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- Grade Level: High School