Beowulf | Essential Passages by Theme: Honor

Essential Passage 1: Chapter XXI

Beowulf, son Ecgtheow, spoke: “Do not lament, wise sire! It seems better that each man avenge his friends than to mourn them to no end. Each of us must await the end of his path in this world, and he who can, should achieve renown before death! That is the best memorial when life is past and a warrior's days are recounted."

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Beowulf has successfully vanquished the monster Grendel. However, on the heels of...

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