The world of BeowulfThe poem Beowulf depicts a world inhabited by semi-civilized societies very loyal to the members of their group, who are transient, who have little security and are prey even to isolated monsters of enormous strength (Thompson 16). In the poem, families or tribes that came together formed their small societies. Ralph Arnold, in his essay "Royal Halls – The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial", states: "The lust for gold as a symbol of royal wealth and gold to give away probably explained much of the wars that took place. delivered the first English kings” (91). These small societies are motivated by their selfishness, as they repeatedly attack weaker societies in the region in order to increase their stocks of treasure and weapons, or to avenge a misdeed committed somewhere in the past: this is the quarrel, the hatred of the tribes. , men's thirst for war, (2999-3000) Consider Beowulf's revenge for the murder of Heardred, son of Hygelac, by the sons of Other. And the expected revenge of the Swedes against the Geats in retaliation for the murder of Ongentheow by Wulf and Eofor. Hygelac, going "to the land of the Frisians, attacked the Hetware", provoking a quarrel between the Geats on one side and the Franks, Frisians and Mereovingians on the other. Beowulf's father had killed the Wylfling Heatholaf, thus starting a feud; therefore the Geats “for fear of war, did not want him”. But Hrothgar, young king of the Danes, “paid money to settle his father's quarrel and sent treasure… to the Wylfings. » Even the monsters in the poem are motivated by revenge: Grendel seeks revenge on the human race because they have the joy and love of God. favor when he only has God'...... middle of paper ......ly, creating a feeling of insecurity and transitory character: The monstrous woman avenged her son, snatched and boldly killed a man. There Aeschere died, a wise old counselor, in his fierce attack (2120-23). ​​The poem Beowulf depicts a world of loyalty, great uncertainty and insecurity, and fleeting life.BIBLIOGRAPHYArnold, Ralph. “Royal Halls – The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial.” In Donaldson Translation, edited by Joseph F. Tuso. New York, WWNorton and Co.: 1975Chickering, Howell D. Beowulf A bilingual edition. New York: Anchor Books, 1977. Thompson, Stephen P. “The Beowulf Poet and His World.” In Readings on Beowulf, edited by Stephen P. Thompson. San Diego: Greenhaven Press,1998.