Why is the presence of the comitatus ethic in Beowulf significant ?

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The comitatus ethic represents the shift from a nomadic to a more organized social structure.

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The comitatus ethic is evidence of a period in which behavior was guided by Christian ethics.

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The comitatus ethic shows a historical return to older types of political organization.

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The comitatus ethic represents a culture in which rulers had no responsibilities to their citizens.

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