Throughout the poem Beowulf matures from a valiant combatant into a wise leader. ... The code of the comitatus is at the heart of the Beowulf epic. ... While the values of the warrior become clear through Beowulf's example throughout the poem, only in the poem's more moralizing moments are the responsibilities of a king to his people discussed. ... Lastly in speaking of themes of the epic, is the theme of the "welters of the people" which dignifies that fame and bravery are at the top most important essence. ... Although primarily a pagan poem, Beowulf contains Christia...

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