Importanace

If we were to pick five interseting lines from what we have read so far these would be the following:
"He loved Njal more than his own father. Njal taught him law so well that we became the greatest lawyer in Iceland." (pg 45) This line is interesting because it describes the way Njal gave really good advice. Also the way that Thorhalla appreciated and learned from Njal's intentions to teach him good things.
This other maxim represents the way that Njal appreciated other's positive parts. He also accepted the good other's did that he wasn't as good at with that specific thing. "Njal said that he was the most valiant man, 'and though you have been much tried, you will be tried much more, because many men will envy you." (pg 52)
Revenge was also presnet through the first part of the saga, the wives were most of the time thinking of what to do to the other. "'Keep in mind, Bergthora,' said Hallgerd, 'that we're not finished yet.'"(pg 57)
Women were very powerful, they had authority in most aspects of their homes. " I'm Njal's wife, ' she said, 'and I have no less authority in hiring than he does.'"(pg 60) They were also supportive with their husbands, and like Bergthora, she encouraged the friendship between Njal and Gunner. "'Why do you need to say much about it?' said Bergthora. 'It would be much more noble to share our food and hay with him, since you're not short of either.'" (pg 80)