31. "It threw the hero into deep anguish and darkened his mood: the wise man thought he must have thwarted ancient ordinance of the eternal Lord, broken His commandment." (2327-2331)
Beowulf's downfall is a punishment for breaking divine law. Everything seems to be extremely significant, and God appears to manage every detail of human life.
32. "Thus Beowulf bore himself with valour; he was formidable in battle yet behaved with honour and took no advantage."(2177-2179)
Beowulf is not just good at fighting – he's also a good person. He doesn't take undue advantage of his enemies or his friends.
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