Anglo-Saxon Values Present In Beowulf

All people have values and morals they try to live up to in their lives. During the Anglo-

Saxon period, people had to live up to certain values of strength, generosity, courage, bravery,

and chivalry. The values are enduringly present in the epic poem, “Beowulf”, which is set during

the Anglo-Saxon period. “Beowulf” is a prime example of an epic poem displaying Anglo-Saxon

values.

“Beowulf” is considered an epic for many reasons. An epic poem is an extended narrative

poem pertaining to the real or fictious events of a heroic character. The hero in an epic poem

portrays the values of his setting. An epic poem has a battle between good and evil. Epic poems

were originally memorized and passed down through many generations by oral tradition until

they were written. “Beowulf” is an example of an epic poem because it is a story about

strength, valor, and superhuman strength. In “Beowulf”, there is a battle between good and...