Wiglaf's Loyalty In Beowulf

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I was believe in Beowulf, for his Leaderships that shows how brave kings he are. They stand his self as a great king that’s why he had a peace of his kingdom. He got his kingdom, power, glory and a woman, but he Live his entire kingdom to be peaceful.

Wiglaf showed the fame for his loyalty till the end of the fight against demons, his lord showed the respect for being brave to them. We all notice that Wiglaf is the only brave solder that show his true loyalty till the end, he fight at the side of Beowulf. Loyalty has never stop for them because he treat his lord as a friend. Beowulf lied, but Wiglaf trusted his Lord as a true fiend that’s why he gave or he show his friendship till the end, like a true friend.

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