HUMA 1125 Study Guide - Final Guide: Breca The Bronding, Endangerment, Leading Seaman
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Reflect on medieval and renaissance notions of the proper functions of political power, be it for good or evil. Both civilizations were ambivalent about lords and kings, from hrothgar and. Charlemagne down to prospero, passing through king louis and machiavelli"s prince or good king grandgousier, to name just some of many who swiftly come to mind. So pick your works and rulers and ask if the nature of good and bad lordship remained the same, or if, with the many passing centuries, changing standards for statecraft shifted the focus of the appraisal and critique. Beowulf"s youthful heroism as an unfetered warrior and his mature heroism as a reliable king. In his youth, beowulf is a great warrior, characterized predominantly by his feats of strength and courage, including his fabled swimming match against breca. He also perfectly embodies the manners and values dictated by the germanic heroic code, including loyalty, courtesy, and pride.
