Beowulf was written during the Anglo-Saxon era. The Anglo-Saxons admired those who upheld the ethics of their society through leadership, loyalty, strength and bravery. These epic heroes prevailed over insurmountable odds, and were glorified by the people who progressed because of their victories. Beowulf did so and he ultimately surpassed the qualities of being an epic hero. Accordingly, heroes and epic heroes alike gained the praise and respect of their subjects as well as their …showed first 75 words of 655 total…

…showed last 75 words of 655 total…values of his people, and the people of the Anglo-Saxon era. His strength and power made him almost invincible. He conquered what to others may have only been a dream, and with all of that, he was brave, loyal, confident, and friendly towards his subjects. His people showered him with gifts and glory. The encounters he endured gave him the admiration that has allowed him to be remembered 1300 years later as an epic hero.e.