Anglo-Saxonism in The Last Kingdom
Anglo-Saxonism is prominent in various medieval-centered works. Anglo-Saxionism is the idea that Whiteness (Germanic Anglo-Saxons) linked their race, language, and culture as “superior” over other races and languages and cultures. Although there are many examples of this way of thinking in many works, one specific work that I will talk of is the Netflix series called The Last Kingdom . This series begins with an all “White”, Christian group from Bebbanburg that are trying to defend their lands against a new group trying to claim them. This new group is composed of pagan, Viking men called the Danes who are trying to conquer a new home. Upon arrival, the Vikings are portrayed as pagan savages. They seem violence-hungry and eager to kill anyone in their way. In fact, this Viking group slaughters the men of Bebbanburg that are merely trying to defend their home. The beloved leader of the men of Bebbanburg is even killed from behind, which is considered a sign of weakne...