Although many of the concepts in Beowulf reflect attitudes of pagan Anglo-Saxon times, still contains many newly introduced Christian themes; themes that occasionally clash with older values (Irving 21). ... Augustine were key in turning people away from pagan attitudes, including earthly arrogance and desire for wealth. Although some aspects of pagan attitudes still lurk within Beowulf, its Christian values are clear. ... In the author's attempt to Christianize Beowulf, there are undoubtedly some remains of the pagan ideology from which the poem emerged. ... Beowulf is in fact an Anglo-S...

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