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During the Anglo-Saxon Period, the men in society were basically warriors. They relied uon their leaders to be strong, confident, and devoted. If the leaders were strong, they could defeat the negative things they encountered. Physical prowess and strength broug ....

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.... The Danes had all tried and were slaughtered. Where strenght was concerned, he was unsurpassed. Condidence, was also a characteristic that the inhabitants of this era deemed as a necessity. The people enjoyed hearing the imprissive tales of their leaders. They followed their leaders proudly knowing that the victories would come. Beowulf was so confident that he left his home to go help people he did not know. He was positive that he could defeat this Grendel foe. His people followed their gallant leader to this land where it appeared no hope remained. The people of this era must have realized that a leader who doubts himself will undoubtl ....