Stick to the Code Honor loyalty strength and courage Four simple words relatively similar Today we pass by these words and dont give them a second thought Unlike during the time of the Anglo Saxons these words did not provide a code to live by These words never determined our fate The epic poem Beowulf is a clear example of the Anglo Saxon code of conduct and how it influenced the entire culture during its time span of 449 1066 A D In the poem Beowulf along with his army of thanes was held in e
Beowulf is often lionized as a courageous soul a fearless leader and an epic hero He jumps into battle against monsters and creatures without a worry or fear of death and annihilation His belief in providence makes him brave but simultaneously irrational and dumb Readers of Beowulf usually look only at his positive characteristics such as his legacy strength perseverance pride and alignment with the heroic code Readers also question whether or not Beowulf is a true epic hero or just an idiot le