The Germanic warrior code is a vital component of Anglo-Saxon culture, and appears frequently in Anglo-Saxon literature.  In an essay, examine how the warrior code is depicted in and influences at least 2 texts that we have read for this class.  What qualities or behaviors are valued according to this warrior code?  What actions are praised, and why?  What actions are condemned, and why?  What do these texts indicate about the Germanic warrior code and its relevance to Anglo-Saxon culture and history?

The relationship between a lord and his thanes (retainers) is a vital component of Anglo-Saxon culture, and appears frequently in Anglo-Saxon literature.  In an essay, examine how this relationship is depicted and what the relationship entails in at least 2 Anglo-Saxon texts read for this class.  How do the texts portray the dynamics of the relationship?  What expectations does the lord have of his thanes, and vice versa?  Is this relationship purely secular, or does it have a religious component?  What do these texts indicate about the relationship between a lord and his thanes in Anglo-Saxon culture?

Storytelling or the performance of stories through song is a vital component of Anglo-Saxon culture, and appears frequently in Anglo-Saxon literature.  In an essay, examine the function of storytelling in at least 2 Anglo-Saxon texts read for this class.  How does storytelling appear in the texts?  Who tells stories, and for what purpose?  What do these examples suggest about the function of storytelling in Anglo-Saxon culture?

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