An important quality that every hero in the Anglo-Saxon culture must possess is loyalty. Beowulf's loyalty to the Danes is shown through Beowulf's answer to Hrothgar's pleas of help. ... As we can see from these tales of Beowulf's feats loyalty and incredible strength and bravery play hand in hand when proving to be a hero. ... Firstly, Beowulf displays the four pillars of Anglo-Saxon heroic values which include loyalty, bravery, strength and courage. ... Beowulf's life demonstrates the characteristics and traits only a true and ideal hero could possess. ...

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Beowulf Embodies Heroic Ideals critical (question1, p6 In Beowulf the classic epic, Beowulf, the hero of the epic, and other major characters reflect heroic ideals and beliefs of courage, generosity, unquestioning loyalty and devotion. ... Beowulf's men show unquestioning loyalty as they submit their lives to their lord. ... Wiglaf, portrayed as the only worthy one of Beowulf's company that joined him at his battle with the dragon, also showed loyalty in his aiding his Beowulf in fighting the dragon (as others cowardly shy away from the fight) and followed Beowulf's instructions...

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these happen to be the only true Anglo-Saxon values that Hrothgar represents. there is also one last character who showed a Valiant Anglo-Saxon belief as he helped Beowulf in his last battle of glory. ... Wiglaf represents values such as, loyalty, strength, courage and most of all leadership. ... This shows the value of loyalty to his king, and he teaches the audience that even though there is a great risk at protecting your king and that your life is at risk, it should not mean to coward. ... Wiglaf also represents leadership because he did the one thing he was taught to do and is a repres...

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The quote could not be more true, heroes and their valorous deeds are wrapped in the mists of time and myth. ... And, the hero "who acts according the moral code of philia is staying true to his phusis, his inner nature- (UM 2002). ... "Beowulf possesses the qualities of valor, military prowess, loyalty, generosity, and honor. ... The lay highlights heroism, where bravery, loyalty responsibility is essential and "heroic note still rings over the centuries" (Burgess 1996:20). ...

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