Women Are Peacekeepers In Beowulf

Women Are Peacekeepers As depicted in Beowulf, the women of that era were predominantly labeled as the “peacekeepers”. Woman of that time naturally held this role, whether they wanted to be or not. For instance, in Grendel readers observe how one of Hrothgar's enemy gives up his sister, Wealhtheow, in exchange of peace. Accepting his rivals sister as a token, Hrothgar deems the two husband and wife, granting peace among the two kingdoms. Moreover, along with keeping the peace, came a long list of duties and loyalties for women. Hildeburgh, for instance, had been stuck in a family mess, as her brother, husband, and son have all turned on each other, resulting in the others death. Naturally, she felt inclined to pick a side but of course could