I think that Beowulf was a Christian. Although his original intents when going to help save the Danes from Grendel seem to be for the glorification of his name, on some level a person has to want to truly save the lives of others when putting themselves in danger. Putting the lives of these people who aren’t even from his country before himself shows the chivalry that Beowulf contains.
I’m also Team Saint because there are many references to G-d and praying to G-d throughout the play. One example is when King Hrothgar and his people are trying everything they can to rid themselves of the evil monster Grendel.
“At the shrines of their idols often they promised gifts and offering, earnestly prayed they the devil from hell would help them to lighten their people’s oppression.” (Section III lines 60-63).
The quote is explaining that in the midst of all the evil, the people are looking to G-d to help them. They are praying and offering everything that they own to have G-d help get rid of Grendel and save their lives. Since the Christian faith is G-d centered it would make sense that a Christian would look to G-d for help when in need, just like these people.
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