... their "days of youth had been filled with glory" and that they could single-handedly do what armies of other men couldn't would have been thought arrogant Beowulf merely garnered respect. That though is not the most significant way in which Beowulf embodied the ideals of the time. It was his dedication to his lord above him and his caring for those who in turn had ... important aspect of Beowulf's fight also. Since Grendel disdained to use weapons, then for the sake of honor neither did he. Beowulf refused to take any advantage in the fight versus Grendel not only for the honor involved...

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