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#2- Anglo-Saxons Culture
The Anglo-Saxons culture was based on being warriors and also being the ultimate protector of England from its invaders. Beowulf illustrates what the Saxons believed in many ways. For example in the story Beowulf came from his native land to kill Grendel the monster. Beowulf came from a tribe called Wendla, known to many Saxons for fighting and wisdom. This is something that a great warrior must have, for example in the story he turned the words of Grendel around and made it possible for the people to protect each other from evil amongst them. By doing that Beowulf killed Grendel the strongest dragon ever alive. Beowulf also illustrates the Saxons beliefs because he never gave up and always kept trying. For example when he killed Grendel he became king of the Danish people and he ruled fifty plus winters, which kept all the people satisfied. If Beowulf was not a good protector or warrior of England he would not have had those fifty plus years nor would he have fought another dragon and gave his life for his people. So I think that’s how Beowulf has lived up to the Anglo-Saxons culture, because of him being strong, brave, and wise all together.

#3- Hero Beowulf
The hero stories from our culture are always imaginative in some ways. For instance the heroes always escape from the bad guys and always end up making matters right again. That’s kind of what Beowulf does, he fights the bad guys and in the end he succeeds. For example in the story Beowulf has a plan that he’s gong to defeat Grendel the monster. He does in a long run, but he fights him and that makes things better again. Also the hero stories from our culture consider that a hero can be formed in many ways. This means that anyone no matter what size, shape, belief are always a hero in some way. That’s kind of like Grendel who in some ways seemed like the other warrior, but in time he surprised everyone by actually killing Grendel and by being their king for fifty winters. He showed them that his characteristics are somewhat the same like others and that giving up was not the way out. Heroes of now and back then still kind of have the same characteristics and Beowulf’s one of them.
#4-Beowulf Dies
Before Beowulf died I never thought that his sword would’ve failed. That kind of surprised me that a strong man of his nature had finally took his journey. His last words were very saddening:
Now should I give my sons my battle garments, but fate did not grant that I have sons. I ruled fifty winters. Not one king among the neighboring peoples dared greet me with a sword; I feared no one. I awaited my destiny well: never did I plot a quarrel, never did I swear an unjust oath. I take joy in this despite a mortal wound. (Episode 12)
These words of Beowulf made it real understanding to me that he was kind of glad in some ways to have lived his journey till this point. It was very disturbing to see a man fall so hard without the help of his warriors.
The reason why I say that is because they left him behind with the dragon. They were too afraid to stand up to him, now it shows that they’ve always awaited Beowulf to do everything for them. Beowulf funeral was very sad to me, because I hated to see a good warrior die. His warriors cried many tears at the funeral, at first I didn’t understand why, but then I realized they’d known they had, made a mistake. Beowulf was the "one" who ended all the pain for the Danish people, now he can rest and enjoy the clouds up above.

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of strings of kings that have fought for their people in many good ways and adventures.
The thing in this story that really got my attention was when the king Hrothgar was under attack by Grendel a dragon that’s known to the Danish people as a demon. Grendel took warriors for himself as a way to prove and show the Danish people his strength:
The story about Beowulf is a story that consists of war and violence throughout a born society that knows defense. This story in my opinion was real weird and fierce, because the Danish people fought each other and also dragons. It tickles me to know that once you’ve lived your long journey, the Danish people always made sure your body arouse wealth. These people gave out treasury for support and image wise. This story also composes
At Dawn when the Danes learned of Grendeld strength, there was great weeping the old king sat sadly crying for his men. Bloody footprints were found. Grendel killed more then blinded by sin, he felt no remorse. So Grendel ruled fighting right, one against many, while the greatest hall stood empty at night. (Episode 2)

When Grendel invaded the king’s hall, I thought he’d be through for sure, but he wasn’t. This made the story get real interesting and it also made myself as a reader and the Danish people aware of the evils of Grendel’s actions. When Beowulf was introduced in the story, his characteristics were promising as a leader and a warrior. For example in the story they said he was the most strongest and mighty then anyone. I thought at first that Beowulf was going to fail just like the others, but in ways he did, but he tried and was not afraid, that’s what made him promising. Grendel also said, " he didn’t fear the dragon’s war he trusted his strength and courage since he had survived many battles."(Episode 10)

The other part in this story that surprised me was when Beowulf decided to protect the son of Hrothgar. I wonder why he would do that? Then again I thought about it, Beowulf is a kind-hearted person with a lot of strength, he’s a protector in my eyes. This story engages in many fights and test to prove you're strong and willing to beat a dragon. To me it seems as if the Kings were the only ones brave enough. Finally I can say that this story was not the easiest thing to read, but there's lots things that I've learned which is keep trying. That came from Beowulf always saying he can do it either way it goes.