Beowulf
The code of heroism The symbol of dragon Patriarchal culture: man’s story Christian culture: odd blending of Christian culture elements and pagan elements
“Grendel stalking, God’s brand is on him.”
Aesthetic value
early making of English history
Aborigines: Celts Roman Conquest (55 B. C – 407): Latin, Christianity, highways, towns English Conquest (450-1066): English, Beowulf French Conquest (11th century ): French, Catholic Church, Feudal system, Romance