The events in epic poems reflect the culture and time in which they are written. Beowulf does this by
a)
making use of long speeches to show the speaking style and
diction of the time
b)
employing formal syntax to create a sense of how serious people
were at the time.
c)
telling a story celebrating a noble and courageous hero who is a
product of his time.
d)
using details that reflect historical events from a time preceding the
action.