ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -“Comitatus”, a meaning of loyalty and responsibility among a group, was a very important ideology in the Anglo Saxon society.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Anglo-Saxon society, a warrior is one of the most honorable rankings one can achieve. The loyalty that warriors show to their king is displayed through Beowulf’s actions of killing Grendel, and Grendel’s mother, to defend Hrothgar and his people, as well as Wiglaf’s assistance to Beowulf in killing the dragon.

Detailed explanation-3: -Another characteristic of a good Anglo – Saxon king was their ability to fight in battle and show military strength. A good king would also be a ‘warrior king’ – influenced by previous Viking kings who were extremely experienced in war, being a strong fighter was key! Especially to fight of those pesky Vikings!

Detailed explanation-4: -Loyalty existed as one of the strongest beliefs of the Anglo-Saxons. They believed that loyalty to the authority would lead normal people to greatness and rewards. Another belief expressed in Beowulf was the establishment of the epic hero.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Anglo-Saxons valued bravery, perseverance, sacrifice, loyalty, duty to the tribe and king, and honor. These ideals, known as the Heroic Code in Beowulf, exemplify what they deemed important in their culture. They used stories to teach these morals to successive generations.