Grendel's Mother And The Dragon In Beowulf

Beowulf only takes a handful of men with him to the sight of the battle, and before the battle he boasts for the final time. In an act of overconfidence, Beowulf tells his men that he would enter the dragon's barrow alone, knowing of the great danger of the situation. This act, proved to be lethal for the king, who was fatally wounded from a dragon bite to the neck. One of his men named Wiglaf comes to his aid, and eventually Beowulf slays the dragon despite his injury. Beowulf, showing great greed, claims that he will be buried with the treasure that he fought the dragon

When he struggles and struggles finally Beowulf strength is too much and Grendel’s arm is ripped from its socket. He knows his horrible fate which is to bleed to death in the horrid fen.Although soon after the She demon, Grendel's mother comes back for revenge. Beowulf is prepared and more ready then he’ll ever be.He defeats the She demon triumphantly and comes home strong with pride. Soon Beowulf becomes homesick and returns to his homeland of the Geats, he fights strongly with his uncle until he dies, Beowulf is asked to be the king of the Geats but kindly declines. It is only when Heardred, Beowulf cousin dies that he accepts the position of king and rules wisely. Beowulf grows old and creates the golden age for the land but when the fire drake an evil monster who guards treasure burns down most of the land, Beowulf is ready for one last fight. Using the bees to sting it to death Beowulf and his companion Wiglaf face the beast and kill it. Beowulf's last battle is one to remember and shortly after Beowulf dies of old age but everyone knows that his spirit will live on and create peace for the land of the

In the climax of the battle scene and last display of his strength, Wiglaf must take refuge behind Beowulf’s shield as they fight the dragon. However, the transition of heroism onto Wiglaf progresses when he stands beside

Beowulf is an Old English epic poem that tells a story of a Geat hero named Beowulf who comes to the aid of Hrothgar, king of the Danes, and agrees to help his people defeat the monstrous Grendel. After successfully ridding the land of the beast, Beowulf eventually becomes the king of the Geats for quite some time until his own demise at the hands of another beast. The story was influenced by both pagan and Christian mythologies as it was written during a

In this extract, Beowulf is seen battling the dragon with his companions, however, Beowulf’s companions all leave except for Wiglaf. Wiglaf expresses his loyalty and dedication towards Beowulf through a speech and bravely helps Beowulf. Beowulf then uses his sword to try and kill the dragon, but the sword snaps as it is made of iron. The dragon attacks Beowulf in which it succeeds, biting Beowulf in the neck. Wiglaf saw his king in danger and rushes to his rescue, knifing the dragon in its

The defeat of Grendal’s mother and the conquering of her land, gave Beowulf another challenge, the dragon. Beowulf mission ahead was to face the dragon. On page 64 it states: “By this there went inside a certain man[ who made his way near to the heathen hoard; his hand took a cup, large, a shining treasure. The dragon did not afterwards conceal it though in his sleep he was tricked by the craft of the thief. The people discovered the neighboring folk- that he was swollen with rage” (Beowulf 64). The quote showed a man who lived in the village stealing a golden cup with gold coins in it from the dragon. The dragon discovered the cup was stolen and terrorized and killed the people within the city. Beowulf aware he was an older man knew there was a possibility that he could die in battle. He was also aware he had to defend his city from the dragon. The dragon however, was able to get the upper hand, and burned down Beowulf’s house. Beowulf at this point did not hesitation to challenge the dragon. Beowulf entered into battle with the dragon, however, he embarked on some difficulties . His sword snapped; while in battle with the dragon, and fortunately, his friend Wiglaf came to his aid. Together they managed to kill the dragon, however, during the fight; the dragon wounded Beowulf.

The dragon gets triggered from the sleep and starts vandalizing the Geat cities. One of Beowulf’s favorite building, the thorn-room of the Geats is destroyed as well which upsets Beowulf more. Beowulf planning vengeance on the Dragon takes with him eleven of his finest men along with the thief to get to the dragon’s barrow. When the dragon unleashed itself upon the warriors, all of Beowulf’s warrior deserted him except one, Wiglaf. Wiglaf is not only a brave warrior but also has an utter respect for Beowulf which is revealed when Wiglaf says, “Go on, dear Beowulf, do everything/ you said you would when

As well, as with the dragon that Beowulf ends up getting killed by while he was trying to protect the people of his village.

After fifty years of what seems to be peace, the dragon appears to reign terror on Beowulf’s kingdom that he has taken power of. A robber had taken the dragon’s treasure that it was peacefully protecting prior to its terror. By this time, Beowulf is around ninety years of age. He knows it will be a tough fight, and therefore brings warriors along with him. After he calls the fierce dragon out of its cave, all but one of the warriors flee the scene. It is only Beowulf and a man named Wiglaf “Watching Beowulf, he could see How his king was suffering, burning. Remembering Everything his lord and cousin had given him,Armor and gold and the great estates Wexstan’s family enjoyed, Wiglaf’s Mind was made up”(Beowulf 107). Together, they slay the dragon, but Beowulf dies at the end too, making Wiglaf the king. The dragon was protecting the treasure and the thief did not steal for his own desire, it was for his masters in which he was beaten by “But the thief had not come to steal; he stole, And roused the dragon, not from desire But need, He was someone’s slave, had

Now I am old, but King of the people I shall pursue this fight for the glory of winning, if evil one will only abandon his earth-fort and face me in the open.”(168) This suggests that Beowulf is ready for anything, young or old; he must do right by his people and as King. Beowulf had been hurt during the battle with the Dragon, but that did not stop him gather his strength and take a sharp knife that was on his belt and stab the Dragon’s flank. The bite from the Dragon that Beowulf received had venom in it. Beowulf spoke; “I want to examine that ancient gold, gaze my fill on those garnered jewels; my going will be easier for having seen the treasure, a less troubled letting-go of the life and lordship I have long maintained.” (173) He sees all of that treasure as a win for his people and he can go in peace knowing all that he did for his people and the name he made for himself. Make Beowulf orders that there be a barrow in his name and then names Wiglaf the new King of the

The dragon is Beowulf’s son. Beowulf died by bleeding to death. Wiglaf helped

“And we must go to him, while angry Flames burn at his flesh, help Our glorious king! By almighty God, I’d rather burn myself than see Flames swirling around my lord(65)”. Wiglaf is willing to help Beowulf at all costs. As he sees his fellow comrades flee to safety he curses them for their cowardice and begins to aid Beowulf in his

Beowulf is confused until Wiglaf, one of his kinsmen, rushes to him and cries, “Dear majesty, you finally wake up!” “Wiglaf? What happened?” “My brave majesty, three days ago, you killed the evil dragon , but… you was also injured.” “My right leg?”

He saves the day for other nations on many occasions and then decides to lead a nation of his own. Late in Beowulf’s career, he rises to the challenge to defeat the dragon that has destroyed his town and created havoc for his people. His soldiers do not know what to do and immediately panic at the sight of danger. Wiglaf is the only soldier who is up for the fight and tries to bring the other soldiers

Beowulf descends to do battle with the dragon but finds himself outmatched. His men, upon seeing this display and fearing for their lives, creep back into the woods. One of his men, however, Wiglaf, who finds great distress in seeing Beowulf's plight, comes to Beowulf's aid. The two slay the dragon, but Beowulf is mortally wounded.