During the epic poem Beowulf written by unknown, many qualities are shown that reveal the society of the world of humans. Written in 700, and known as the oldest English epic, the people during this time valued loyalty, bravery, and heroicness. These characteristics define the protagonist of the epic, Beowulf. Beowulf, a member of the patrician, fights three monsters in the epic poem, and each reveal many things about the society and world of humans in the epic. Throughout the epic poem the battles…
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