Is beowulf an epic? what sort of social order produces “epic” poetry? what values does the poem promote, and how does it promote them?

Beowulf is called an epic poem since the protagonist travels large distances to demonstrate his prowess against otherworldly monsters and creatures. The poem opens in medias res, or simply, "in the midst of things," a device common to ancient epics.

The epic poems depict a society that is aristocratic and militaristic. The story is structured around 'type-scenes' (formulae) such as the feast, the fight, the burial, and the trip, which serve as a reflection on the event rather than a depiction of it.

A significant portion of Beowulf is dedicated to expressing and exhibiting the Germanic heroic code, which places a high value on warriors' strength, bravery, and loyalty; kings' hospitality, generosity, and political ability; women's ceremoniousness; and good repute in all people in general.

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