Honor in Thorstein The Staff-Struck :: Thorstein Staff-Struck

mention in Thorstein The Staff-StruckHonor is something that is earned, moreover it essential also be represented in order to beupheld in the eyes of all. In Thorstein The Staff-Struck ones respect is found on their esteem alone. Honor is the essence of a life cost living. In this story, a life without abide bymeans that the life is worthless. demolition is better than having no sinlessness. Men will easilygive their lives without guerilla thought to earn, and protect it. Honors lineament in Thorsteinthe Staff-Struck takes on several roles, but all of them are to achieve one special K goal.The various roles take on the common goal of achieving honor itself. Thorsteins nick-name the Staff-Struck is a strain on his honor because hismasculinity is existence questioned later his first bout with Thord. Thorsteins first re exertionto the blow to his interrogative by Thords staff is not thought of as being honorable. He didntrespond in a way that would defend his honor. He ne eded to stand up for himself toaccomplish that trying task.. His answer to Thords blow was thought of as a cowardsresponse. That meant his honor had been disgrace by his own action, or lack of the correctactions. After that, Thorsteins integrity was belittled in the eyes of others. Ones honor lies not only in the eyes of ones self, but also in the words, and eyes of all present, andaround. Thorstein had to avenge his honor in the eyes of the spectators for himself.Thorsteins father prompted his vengeance though. Thorstein could not simply impersonate back,and be humiliated by his own father. That was just too practically for him to deal with, nor didhe want to try. He knew he must honor his father by bringing, and restoring honor tohimself. His response, although late, was honorable. Timing is a crucial plane section ofvengeance in this story though. Bijarni, the ruler of Hof, had a different role in society,but his honor was still of great importance. Bijarnis honor was questi oned by hisservants, his wife, and others because they felt his reverence had been stained byThorstein. His lack of action against Thorstein made him weak in the eyes of others. Hehad been challenged, but he had not yet accepted the challenge. When honor is seen as challenged there must be action taken or soundness will be questioned. Thorhall andThorvald questioned Bijarnis honor in gossip, and in rumor. Bijarni then instructed thetwo to leave, and bring forth with Thorsteins head, as he can not stand by while his servants