Beowulf And Hrothgar: Anglo-Saxon Ideal Code Of Conduct
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The epic poem of “Beowulf” presents the characteristics of two
heroes, Beowulf and Hrothgar. During this Anglo-Saxon time period,
Hrothgar rules as the king of his Danish lands. However, this king faces
many problems due to the disturbances of a monster known as Grendel. As an
Anglo-Saxon w ....
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.... respect come in response to Hrothgar's generosity to everyone.
This generosity can be seen towards Beowulf, when the king gives his thanks
for the heroic deeds of the warrior. Hrothgar rewards Beowulf with
priceless material as he says to the warrior, “You shall lack no earthly
riches I can offer you.” The people of the land also trust their king, who
holds a strong belief in God. In the scene where Hrothgar celebrates
Grendel's death, he holds the monsters hand as he says, “Let us giv ....
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