Ideals of conduct that are most respected by a particular society are often conveyed through the qualities of the heroic character in an epic poem. Beowulf exemplifies many of the characteristics admired by the Anglo-Saxon culture. Four virtues demonstrated in Beowulf were courage, strength, boastfulness, and intelligence. His bravery is illustrated as he 'quickly commanded a boat filled out…now when his help was needed.' He does not fear his own death when approaching he battle but 'expect[s] no Danes will fret about [his] shrouds if [Grendel] wins.' The Geats gave 'yielded benches to the brave visitors,' which include Beowulf. This courageous hero encounters hideous monsters and the most ferocious of beasts but he never fears the threat to his life or death itself. Beowulf if also the epitome of strength and is portrayed as t....

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