The world is not really round, but flat. At least that is what the Anglo-Saxons in the era in which Beowulf is written believe. Forsaken ideology continues with the belief in their indomitable heroes. The unknown author of Beowulf relates this message by foiling the characters Beowulf and Unferth using devices in addition to exploiting the plot.
"A monster seized me, drew me swiftly toward the bottom, swimming with its claws tight in my chest." …
