(2948) “No one could miss their murderous feuding.”
Fueds are not uncommon during this tim period, in fact they are part of the culture. There are really only two examples in this epic where there isn’t any feuding is when the people are to afraid of someone (Grendel and Beowulf). They were afraid they would attack their country/people. Ironically enough when Grendel takes over Heorot, it is actually peaceful between the warriors (while Grendel is ruling not killing people).
Feuds are central to the story. Why? What does this reinforce?
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