We are shown Riseley’s focus from the beginning of the article when he says “Drinking ceremonies played a very important social role in Viking Age Scandinavia and Anglo-Saxon England” (Riseley i). Throughout his article, Riseley gives evidence to support his view that drinking ceremonies played an important role in the Viking Age. Riseley strongly portrays the importance of alcohol when he writes “it formed some of the most important gatherings and rituals” (Riseley, 1). This is effective in setting the tone for the rest of the article and getting his point across that alcohol was a major part of the Viking
We are shown Riseley’s focus from the beginning of the article when he says “Drinking ceremonies played a very important social role in Viking Age Scandinavia and Anglo-Saxon England” (Riseley i). Throughout his article, Riseley gives evidence to support his view that drinking ceremonies played an important role in the Viking Age. Riseley strongly portrays the importance of alcohol when he writes “it formed some of the most important gatherings and rituals” (Riseley, 1). This is effective in setting the tone for the rest of the article and getting his point across that alcohol was a major part of the Viking