lf clearly understood that the days on earth for every one of us are numbered explaining, in mortal terms his belief in fate. Allegiance to lord and king, Love of glory as the ruling motive of every noble life, and the overall belief in the inevitability of fate were the main Anglo-Saxon ideals included throughout the epic poem, Beowulf. Even today, we find that boasting and bragging are as, evident or maybe even a little more evident, now than during the Anglo-Saxon Period. Fate is usually a matter of interpretation depending on the religious background of a person. Some think that fate can be controlled, but this contradicts the very definition of the ideal of fate. Others choose not to associate with the ideal of fate, which is completely their prerogative. Maybe allegiance to our present day lords and kings (leaders) isnt evident enough. Life can seem as a simple strategy game and those who place their game pieces in the best position are to be successful and essentially heroic....
