LRJ # 3

Values-

In this Selection of Beowulf it is clear that honor was highly valued in their culture; especially an honorable death. Beowulf receives his honorable death, being nearly cut down in battle. Yet knowing of his honor he looks death in the face with pride. " I thank the Wonder-King,the Ruler of All,that I could win this for my people before my death-day. I have traded my old life for the people's needs" (online, episode 12). Along with honor, family or kinship is also valued in this selection. When beowulf is on the verge of death he hands over his helmit, a ring and chain mail to Wiglaf. "He unfastened from his neck,his golden necklace, gave itto the brave young warrior,and a gold-trimmed helmet,a ring, and mail.He bid him use them well."You are the lastremnant of our kin," (omline, episode 12). He says to wiglaf that he is the last of their kin and needs to continue the blood line of Waegmundings.
Difference-
In previous sections of beowulf the plot and characters intentions were come to much slower. this selection moves much faster; the plot is along a much shorter space and the conclusion of Beowulfs death is come to much faster.
Honorable?-

The circumstances of Beowulfs death are considerd to be honorable. An honorable death for a hero is to die victorius, the winner particularly in battle. This is precisely what Beowulf did.