Wiglaf

Wiglaf and Beowulf have various complementary and parallel traits. Wiglaf is loyal, gallant, and self-sacrificing, similar traits of Beowulf. In lines 2648-2653, Wiglaf declares valiantly to his comrades: “Let us go to him, help our leader through the hot flame and dread of the fire. As God is my witness, I would rather my body were…

An epic hero is a brave and noble character in an epic poem, they are admired for great achievements. Beowulf is a hero in many ways, Beowulf is on a quest, he is strong, and his people look up to him. Beowulf is on a quest, in the beginning of the poem to kill Grendel. Grendel was feared by all men because he ate humans and attacked them in their sleep. Beowulf was pretty brave to kill Grendel on his own. Beowulf does not even use any weapons when he attacks Grendel, he only used his hand…

his air craft to the ocean to save Gotham City and the city of Gotham honors him for saving the city and built a statue of Batman and a new hero is able to fight crime as Batman’s legacy lives on. In Beowulf, Wiglaf was chosen by Beowulf to be king after his support to fight the dragon. Wiglaf and his men are build a room to honor Beowulf for his bravery of fighting the dragon and living as a…

Strength, courage, honor and bravery are words used to describe a hero. An Anglo-Saxon hero is the definition of a hero. A hero from this era reflects the lifestyle of these people. The Anglo Saxons were Germanic tribes that conquered England. These tribes were warriors. They conquered land and other tribes to become the most powerful. The heroes live in tribes, are courageous, are strong, and are honorable. These traits formed the hero’s code. Beowulf is set in the Anglo-Saxon period.…

great clash with the dragon, Wiglaf hurriedly brings Beowulf the treasure acquired from the dragon’s lair. Beowulf, through whatever voice he could muster, says “I thank Our Father in Heaven, Ruler of the Earth” (59).…

Natalie Matos Mr. Pollock CP English 25 September 2014 Beowulf Essay Fame and reputation were both very important in Beowulf. Both fame and reputation were shown in the epic poem several times. One way this was shown was through the argument between Unferth and Beowulf. The next way was by Beowulf bragging about everything he has accomplished throughout his life. A final way that both fame and reputation were shown was in the way Beowulf was laid to rest, what he did before laid to rest, and…

helplessness, flee in fright and panic. Wiglaf, the eleventh thane, stays and fights on with Beowulf. Beowulf manages to get in a swing at the dragon, but the dragon counters his attack, stabbing him in the neck with his poison. Beowulf is left severely wounded, but still manages to pull out a secret knife, and together him and Wiglaf stab the dragon. The dragon, after a long battle, is fatally defeated. Beowulf, worn to pieces, collapses from his wounds. Wiglaf does everything he can to try to…

the heroic code. Wiglaf, one of Beowulf’s subjects, stand beside Beowulf in an attempt to help him, while all the other men run and hide in the bushes. Beowulf kills the dragon with the help of Wiglaf, but also obtain a fatal wound of his own. He tells Wiglaf that he now must take care of the kingdom, “that is is up to [Wiglaf] to look after their needs” (Heaney lines 2800-2801) and that he is the only one honorable enough to successfully be the Geat’s king. Beowulf calls Wiglaf, “the last of us…

They both show loyalty and that they will stand and fight for their king no matter what. Wiglaf is the main character that stands by Beowulf through everything. He stood by Beowulf when he was on the edge of dearth on page 44 “Wiglaf’s mind was made up; he raised his yellow shield and drew his sword ….Then he ran to his king crying encouragement” this quote just shows how loyal Wiglaf was to his king. He stood for his king in the toughest time but also, Sir Gawain stood up for his king…

Beowulf, a Geat, comes to the king of the Danes, Hrothgar, and explains that he will step up to protect his people from the horrid monster that has been terrorizing the Danes land for twelve winters. Bravery is quite important when it comes to being a great leader. To be a leader one must not appear to be cowardly. He ought to stand tall and strong to defend his friends, such as Beowulf did. He proves his bravery by fighting off the appalling monster, Grendel, with his bare hands creating a…