Beowulf reveals Anglo- Saxon values of the society. Heroism is one example of these values. If one committed acts of heroism he was song about by the shapers, and said to have lived forever. Beowulf is a hero who was praised after his death, “They extolled his heroic nature and exploits and gave thanks for his greatness; which was the proper thing , for a man should praise a prince whom he holds dear and cherish his memory when that moment comes when he has ro be convoyed from his bodily home.” (Line 833-837) Loyalty and bravery are other themes highly value, “ ‘I remember the time when mead was flowing, how we pledged our loyalty to our lord in the hall, promised our ring- giver we would be worth the price, make good the gift of the war-gear, those swords and helmets, as and when his need required it. He picked us out from the army deliberately, honored us and judged us fit for….now the day has come this lord we serve needs men to give him their support” (Wiglaf, lines763-779)
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