Question

The epic poem Beowulf combines elements of paganism and Christianity. One aspect of paganism is the concept of wyrd, the Old-English word for "fate." What is the role of fate in the poem? Based on your understanding of Beowulf, how do you think Anglo-Saxon society viewed fate? I don't really understand what this question is asking.

Answer 1

whats the question?

Answer 2

The epic poem Beowulf combines elements of paganism and Christianity. One aspect of paganism is the concept of wyrd, the Old-English word for "fate." What is the role of fate in the poem? Based on your understanding of Beowulf, how do you think Anglo-Saxon society viewed fate?

Answer 3

thats the whole question?

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

geez what a question haha

Answer 6

is it multiple choice or written response?

Answer 7

Written

Answer 8

ok so its basically through their actions, fate will decide how everything will go down in the poem and nothing they do can change fate

Answer 9

Thanks!

Answer 10

Thats my thought on how fate will play out