Discuss anglo-saxon values and compare and contrast them to those attributed to modern heroes

In some respects, Beowulf represents the epitome of many Anglo- Saxon values. For example, the courage that Beowulf demonstrates having to fight at cost to himself for something larger than himself is an Anglo- Saxon value of loyalty to something beyond oneself. Beowulf embodies an Anglo- Saxon code of conduct that recognizes the counter a real threat regardless of the consequences: I had a fixed purpose when I put to sea. 
At the same time, Beowulf embodies the Anglo- Saxon value of strength. This Anglo- Saxon value is evident when Beowulf challenges Grendel to a hand to hand form of combat: I have heard moreover that the monster scorns in his reckless way to use weapons; 
The ability to engage in a combat that exacts life and death out of the individual is where Beowulf embodies the Anglo- Saxon value of strength and power. 
Finally, Beowulf embodies the Anglo- Saxon value that posits a clear force of good doing battle against a clear notion of evil. Beowulf acts with decisive clarity because he represents the Anglo- Saxon code of conduct that stresses that heroic action recognizes the need to act and not shy from it. 
In the realm of cinema, we can see that Beowulf and Harry Callahan from the Dirty Harry series display some equal similarities and differences.