... about 600 years. In these years, their beliefs and customs flourished and many of these can be observed through the reading of Anglo-Saxon literature, especially in Beowulf. The presence of the "Other" in Anglo-Saxon literature is noted in three distinct interpretations by which the "Other" is excluded from society, used to ... . In doing this the people can maintain social equality among themselves and keep the outsiders from fitting back into society. When Beowulf came to Hrothgar's mead-hall he was challenged by Unferth's disbelief in his abilities. By condemning Unferth for killing h...

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