Examples Of An Alternate Ending For Beowulf

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“…I watched as Wiglaf bowed down with grief at the loss of his lord, Beowulf. Flushed with victory he suddenly saw piles of gold! Gems! He looked up and saw a golden banner and a light, shinning on the walls and treasure. He took all the gold and treasures he desired. I watched as Wiglaf ran back to see Beowulf, hoping he was still alive, to show him the treasures they had won. He went back only to find Beowulf gasping for air until he spoke haltingly about the treasure…”

“…Hello, I am Shanya Krievins reporting to you from a dark, lonely cave. I am told that some men were looking around in here and found a dragon sleeping. They also saw that there was a large chalice laying by it. One of the men, Beowulf, tried to pick up the chalice,

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