"Beowulf" and the role of Woman.

Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 03:08:54
Category: / History / North American History
Length: 4 pages (1044 words)
"Beowulf" is not just an epic tale of battles and kings; it offers an insight to the Anglo Saxon customs, one of these being the customs of women. Many parts in the story lead us to believe that woman were viewed as nothing more than servants, whereas others make us believe that woman played a very important role in society. The two characters that play the most important role in this topic would be Wealtheow …
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…of which giving her a high standing at this time. Although the author's views on women will never be fully revealed, it is safe to say that he believes in, most likely due to the time period, male superiority over the weaker female. He believes that females should be more like Wealtheow, exerting only subtle thoughts or influence, should make peace, stand behind the king, and keep the flow of drinks constant at all times.
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