Which cultural value is emphasized by the exchange of gifts in Beowulf?
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Correct answer: Loyalty and social bonds
Gift-giving reinforces loyalty and strengthens social bonds between kings and warriors. It is a key element of Germanic heroic culture depicted in the poem.
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