Another theme was Light vs. ... Other examples of light include, "the world's candle lit," and "earth's lamp light." ... Savagery is another theme. "Then Hrothgar's men gave places to the Geats, yielded benches to the brave visitors." ... It has been passed down, generation to generation, finding new life with each passing. ...
Beowulf is themed on rise of tensions between the Heroic Code and values, the second themed element. ... Hrothgar's speeches, in particular, emphasize the value of creating stability in a precarious and chaotic world. ... Nevertheless, bragging aside, Beowulf is undoubtedly a brave man. ... Though this is true it must not discount his brave actions. ... There is no mention of Jesus in Beowulf, and references to God seem based on the Old Testament rather than the New. ...
The Danes feel so much fear for Grendel that they even begin to believe God is not around to help them; "The Almighty Judge of good deed and bad, the Lord God, Head of the Heavens and High King of the world, was unknown to them. ... Beowulf is a King now and still feels the need to prove his worth to the world and show he is still capable to fight. ... Wiglaf is important to the poem because he marks the era of a new hero. ... Wiglaf is also the last person Beowulf is in contact with, so Beowulf can instruct him on what to do as the new leader. ...
