Research Paper On Beowulf

When studying from different cultures and ethnicities, many ideas are developed into the human brain. We start seeing what different cultures believe in and value. The Anglo Saxons were a tribal group that valued loyalty, riches/power, and selflessness . These values are not only valued throughout the Anglo Saxons, but also through the human lives when examining the culture of oneself and surrounding peers. In the reading Beowulf as conserved by Burton Raffel one can learn that during this tribe believe heavily in loyalty. Beowulf showing loyalty to his people by showing his loyalty to the king. Beowulf who one the strongest of geats heard about Grendel and his evilness. “Heard how Grendel filled nights with horror, And quickly commanded a boat fitted out” (Raffel 23) Beowulf noting that his people needed protection from the evilness of Grendel. He immediately set out to go fight and show his loyalty to the people. Setting out to sail across the sea and meet with the King Hrothgar when help was needed and fighting evilness protecting his

Beowulf shows how important riches and power are connected to his life by fighting for them. Hrothgar promises Beowulf riches and power for protecting him, Herot, and other warriors from Grendel. In “The Battle With Grendel”, Beowulf defeats the evil. Beowulf the strongest Geat only wants to fight Grendel fairly knowing that Grendel does not usually fight with a sword. While fighting, Grendel was thinking about how strong Beowulf actually was. “The shepherd of evil, guardian of crime knew at once that nowhere on earth had he met a man whose hands were harder” (Raffel 32) Beowulf at this moment gained a satisfaction of power and also the riches by defeating the evil. Riches and power are valued throughout human lives. Humans learn that you accomplish many goals through aspiration by getting the sense of gratification for being rich and