Examples Of Anglo Saxon Values In Beowulf

During the Anglo-Saxon period there was a “heroic code” which consisted of their culture’s values. In the poem, Beowulf there are many examples of the Anglo-Saxon culture shown by many different characters in the poem, but more specifically Beowulf. Some of the values that are illustrated by Beowulf, include bravery, truth, honor, loyalty and duty. Throughout the poem, Beowulf shows the importance of these values and does an outstanding job proving he is loyal, honest, and brave through not only his words but his actions.
Research shows that bravery is one of the main traits valued by Anglo-Saxon culture. Beowulf shows bravery through all the achievements he had including defeating Grendel and his mother, killing the nine sea monsters, and