Egil's Saga Part II

What stood out to me about the life of Egil was how much loyalty and keeping one's word was valued by everyone, especially Egil. While sometimes it seemed that Egil was acting rashly or else displaying the "shape shifting" traits of his father and grandfather, almost always, he was really acting to protect, avenge, or help someone he was very loyal to. In this respect, it was rather amazing to see how long Egil's friendship with Arinbjorn lasted.
Another thing I noticed was the complexity of Egil's array of emotions. While some of his decisions (especially in his younger years) seemed rather immature and rash, we are shown throughout the sagas how wise and talented Egil is. And while he has the capacity to kill many people in cold blood while on raids, he still retains the fundamental human emotions which cause him to mourn the death of his sons.
Finally, a characteristic of Egil's life which I noticed was how Stigma and rivalry can be passed down through the generations. While both Thorolfs attempted to resolve the feud between their family and the royalty of Norway, they perished in the attempt which only served to intensify the stigma towards the other. I have to wonder if, after he has lost his sons as well, Egil still believed that the feud was worth it?