Anglo-Saxon Ideal Code of Conduct         he epic poem of "Beowulf" presents the characteristics of two heroes, Beowulf and Hrothgar. During this Anglo-Saxon time period, Hrothgar rules as the king of his Danish lands. However, this king faces many problems due to the disturbances of a monster known as Grendel. As an Anglo-Saxon warrior of the time, Beowulf hears of this creature and journeys through the hero's path to kill Grendel. Through this journey, Hrothgar and …showed first 75 words of 576 total…

…showed last 75 words of 576 total…defeat Grendel, Beowulf creates himself as the bold and powerful warrior that represents that ideal code of conduct for an Anglo-Saxon warrior.         Through the hero's journey in "Beowulf," characteristics of both Hrothgar and Beowulf can be seen. Hrothgar plays his role as a respected and generous king, while Beowulf is the strong and brave warrior. In displaying these characteristics, both Hrothgar and Beowulf reconstruct the ideal code of conduct for an Anglo-Saxon king and warrior.