... oppositional, each character acts as society dictates given their particular role in society. As well The Scyldings' King Hrothgar and Queen Wealhtheow embody the themes of generosity and hospitality of kingship. The code of the comitatus is at the heart of the Beowulf epic. In this system, the king ... good reputation in all people. Traditional and much respected, this code is vital to warrior societies as a means of understanding their relationships to the world and the menaces lurking beyond their boundaries. All of the characters' moral judgments stem from the code's mandates. T...

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