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Beowulf is full of pagan ritual, yet the characters often exhibit spiritual strength arising from Christianity; character traits like meekness and poverty, and the decidedly Christian attitude of helping others, play a prominent role. This was a time when Christianity was new and the old pagan ways were sometimes fallen back on in times of stress. However, there is little doubt that the original epic poem pre-dates Christianity, so some changes were made over time to "Christianize" the tale. You might want to see if you can expand on this idea.
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Sarah, EssayForum.com
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