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Readers of Beowulf have noted inconsistencies in Beowulf's depiction, as either heroic or reckless. Heroic Identity in the World of Beowulf resolves this tension by emphasizing Beowulf's identity as a foreign fighter seeking glory abroad. Such men resemble wreccan , "exiles" compelled to leave their homelands due to excessive violence. Beowulf may be potentially arrogant, therefore, but he learns prudence. This native wisdom highlights a king's duty to his warband, in expectation of Beowulf's future rule. The dragon fight later raises the same question of incompatible identities, hero versus king. In frequent reference to Greek epic and Icelandic saga, this revisionist approach to Beowulf offers new interpretations of flyting rhetoric, the custom of "men dying with their lord," and the poem's digressions.

Epic poetry, English (Old) --- Heroes in literature. --- Heroic virtue in literature. --- History and criticism. --- Beowulf. --- Bjowulf

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Medieval Latin literature --- Aldhelme of Sherborne --- Chastete --- Manuscrits latins medievaux et modernes --- Anglais (Langue) --- Latin (Langue) --- Chastity --- Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) --- Aldhelm, --- 230.005 --- Religion Christian theology Serial publications --- English language --- Latin language --- Chasteté --- Manuscrits latins médiévaux et modernes --- Early works to 1800 --- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. --- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc --- Ouvrages avant 1800 --- Glossaires, vocabulaires,etc --- Ethics --- Evangelical counsels --- Sexual abstinence --- Sexual ethics --- Religious aspects --- Chastete - Ouvrages avant 1800 --- Manuscrits latins medievaux et modernes - Angleterre --- Anglais (Langue) - ca 450-1100 (Vieil anglais) - Glossaires, vocabulaires, etc. --- Latin (Langue) - Glossaires, vocabulaires, etc. --- Chastity - Early works to 1800 --- Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) - England --- Aldhelm, - Saint, - 640?-709. - De laudibus virginitatis