In Lengers article “The death of Beowulf” it describes that it is not merely Beowulf’s strength that was used in order to kill the Dragon, but it is his courage, assertiveness, and the sacrifice of his life that was what ultimately defeated the Dragon. Beowulf had always been a well-known man and an iconic person since his early years, and he somewhat transformed into a more mature character in the story. He is especially reputable among the Geats, and it was through his final self-sacrifice that he was able to be remembered in the end for his love and passion towards the people and their safety. Besides Beowulf and Carton becoming heroistic characters in their stories, the final character who sacrificed himself to help others is Prince Hamlet.
In Lengers article “The death of Beowulf” it describes that it is not merely Beowulf’s strength that was used in order to kill the Dragon, but it is his courage, assertiveness, and the sacrifice of his life that was what ultimately defeated the Dragon. Beowulf had always been a well-known man and an iconic person since his early years, and he somewhat transformed into a more mature character in the story. He is especially reputable among the Geats, and it was through his final self-sacrifice that he was able to be remembered in the end for his love and passion towards the people and their safety. Besides Beowulf and Carton becoming heroistic characters in their stories, the final character who sacrificed himself to help others is Prince Hamlet.