Beowulf

What is the purpose of the digression in section 13?

Senior English Lit.

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I'm not exactly sure which digression you are referring to. Section 13 recounts a celebration of Beowulf's bravery and his god-like omnipotence in battle. This sets the character of Beowulf to be elevated beyond just a good fighter.

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