1. Beowulf: Christianity
Within the time of Beowulf there existed a heroic code, which placed its values upon strength, courage and loyalty. ... Another character who serves well to infuse Christianity within this pagan world is Hrothgar. I feel this because of the sermon Hrothgar delivers to Beowulf as a warning on taking his power for granted and becoming too content in his wealth. ... Hrothgar's speech of admonition serves to combine the Christian belief in generosity and lack of greed, with the gold giving relationship between thane and retainer. ... So I was spared,/for fate often favors an unmarked man/ if ...
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