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Beowulf is considered one of the first or earliest pieces of English literature. The epic poem tells the adventures of the larger than life hero, Beowulf. All human cultures both past and present honor and uphold certain values. Individuals who respect and demonstrate these values are often honored by others within the culture while those who chose not to are considered outcast. In Beowulf, the Anglo-Saxon values exhibited consist of courage, courtesy, and generosity. Courage, …

…be a better place if the values of the Anglo-Saxon culture were applied universally. Our society still honors courage, loyalty, courtesy, and generosity but unfortunately, lots of people aren’t willing to “practice what they preach”. The result is a society that honors certain values with a lot of people who find it difficult to display the values through their acts. In conclusion, a lot of people today could learn a lot by studying yesterday.