| Warrior Code – Strength | – Rips Grendel’s arm off- Cuts Grendel’s mother’s head off |
| Warrior Code – Loyalty | – Gives all of the treasure he won to Hygelac- Promises to help Hrothgar in the future if he ever needs it |
| Warrior Code – Valor/Bravery | – Dives into the mere without knowing what’s in there- Doesn’t use armor or weapons when he fights Grendel |
| King Code – Hospitality | – Invites Hrothgar’s sons to come and visit- Provides food, drink and entertainment for his thanes (Wiglaf’s account) |
| King Code – Generosity | – Gives his thanes a lot of treasure and weapons (Wiglaf’s account)- Shared his shield with Wiglaf when Wiglaf”s shield was burnt |
| King Code | – Rules for 50 years- Build alliance between Geats and Danes by defeating Grendel and his mother |
Beowulf – Warrior’s/King’s Codes Examples
February 23, 2020