Beowulf is a story of a hero, Beowulf hence the title, saves a kingdom from a deadly foe. A kingdom which has been tortured by a outcast most er known as Grendel. In the Anglo-Saxon time period, war and protecting loved ones was a major influance of everyday life. Beowulf is described as "But a warrior of Hygelac's heard of Grendel's doings;he was the strongest of men alive in that day,mighty and noble." This is a perfect description of a warrior. Oral story tellers would of course make the warrior the strongest of men, mighty and noble for this is what a person would want in a warrior.


Loyalty was also a large role during the time fame of this story. Loyalty to the family, friends, and loved ones made a tremendous difference in the everyday lives of the Anglo-Saxons. "My father was a leader well known among the people: Edgtheow." Pride was taken in the family. As show above, Beowulf is proud of his father and his accomplishments. This therefore, drives Beowulf to do something amazing and heroic with his life. To try and live up to his father's and his own standard.

In the life of Beowulf, he welcome death if the time arises. He knows if he dies he would be known for the good and not the evil. And yet in the face of death he moves forward. This is an amazing virtue to have. "Each of us must await the end of this life. He who wishes will work for glory before death." This quote is very true to its word. The Anglo-Saxons incorporated the way people should be and what they should think and feel in their lives. And the readers followed it. Today, students world wide read this story of Beowulf. You can gain from anything you read. It is they way you take in what you are reading that makes the difference. The Anglo-Saxons knew this. What way would be better than to produce something everyone enjoys, a good story.