What a fascinating story. upbove is a drawing of Beowulf. I wasn't for sure if Beowulf was going to die or be alive by the end. What a tragic and heroic story. I felt sorry for Beowulf; that he went his entire life without loving or having a family. but then the betrayal of his character was meant to be the hero. The one that fights for his people and would die to save them.
The Dragon: In a way I cant blame the dragon for being highly upset and ready to burn and kill everything in its path to get revenge from the thief stealing from his treasures. (Lines 2287-2293)"When the dragon awoke, trouble flared again. He rippled down the rock, writhing with anger when he saw the footprints of the prowler who had stolen too close to his dreaming head. so may a man not marked by fate easily escape exile and woe by the grace of God." When Beowulf heres of the news he is ready for battle to fight the dragon until the dragon or he is dead. Even though Beowulf is no longer young his strength and courage is still there and ready for the battle. I know he is fighting for his people but I can also see that he is fighting for his own self pride as well. pg 100 the last lines (3180-3182) state "They said that of all the kings upon earth he was the man most gracious and fair-minded, kindest to his people and keenest to win fame." Beowulf's entire life was spent fighting and helping his people. At his death he wanted to see the treasures for himself; maybe a sense of accomplishment that he knew he had fought till death and now it was time for God to take him away. I believe that he was proud and the he felt he lived a full and well life. Again this was an awesome story of a true hero. even though it ended with Beowulf's death I still would have like to see more writing on what happened to his people.
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