Allies In Beowulf

Beowulf, an epic poem named after Beowulf himself is set on a journey of political issues. Just as leaders such as Roosevelt and Churchill, Beowulf created allies to help out not only his own nation but surrounding nations as well. Allies when it comes to battles and wars can be extremely powerful. As Roosevelt created allies during WW2 Beowulf creates a stronger ally with the Danes People. Beowulf feels the need to pay the debt of his father. Helping the Danes defeat Grendel who has made countless attacks on the realm. Not only will defeating Grendel pay off His social debt his father placed, but it would politically create a larger alignment between the Danes and the Geats. Respect will need to be had from both sides of the alliance for there to be progress between the two (Geats and Danes).
No code of conduct. Such attacks should be followed with deals and repayment for the damages done. Grendel did nothing of the sort. The seemingly unstoppable demon would soon meet his end. Beowulf from Geatland offers to help the People of the Danes equipped with their “Stacked wide shields / of the toughest hardwood” (325, 326) and protected with their glinting mail-skirts “hard and hand-linked; the high-gloss iron / of their armour rang” (322, 321). Though Beowulf and his people could have easily overthrown the Gates keeper he stayed respectful and honored the social customs. “If your lord and master, the most renowned son of Halfdane, will hear me out…” (344, 345). Beowulf replies with the utmost respect towards Hrothgar’s herald and officer. Wulfgar ( the herald and officer ) notes Beowulf's formalities and replies according to such. Returning the respect that was given to