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Wiglaf's Loyalty As An Archetype In Beowulf

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In the modern world, everything changes at a rate previously unknown to mankind. The constant improvements in communication technology ensures the speedy spread of news and ideas. While everything humanity creates is constantly changing, but certain things are held sacred, whether or not everyone knows it. Only fleetingly will the populace favor material objects, but they will forever look towards their instinctual emotions. There may be minor tweaks and adjustments to these venerable ideals, but the core values and archetypal traits remain largely untouched. In Beowulf, Wiglaf proves the trait of loyalty is an archetype that fails to fade as time passes. In sharp contrast with the rest of Beowulf’s chosen thanes, Wiglaf chooses be brave and

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