Generosity is another celebrated heroic virtue as the great king Hrothgar is quite free with his gifts of gold, finery, weapons and armor, men and hospitality. Kings are also referred to as ring-givers and are expected and supposed to be generous. Only the foul and lowly foes of society such as the slave who steals from the dragon, and the dragon itself that hoards all its treasures show such selfishness and lack of generosity. Beowulf's men show unquestioning loyalty as they submit their lives to their lord. ... Beowulf in turn is also loyal to his men as he states to King Hrothgar, " if...

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Beowulf has fought three creatures and in all three has defeated his opponents, These fights with the three creatures allows Beowulf to represent another strong Anglo-Saxon value, The value of glory. This warrior was " the most loved of men at his thus ending" (line 2823). ... The buliding of this mead hall teaches the audience the value of holding consecrated customs as part of a kings duty. ... Wiglaf represents values such as, loyalty, strength, courage and most of all leadership. ... Beowulf , Hrothgar and Wiglaf all represent one or more Anglo-Saxon value which can be suppor...

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