Who was loyal to Beowulf?
Wiglaf
Wiglaf, a young warrior in Beowulf’s service, shows his loyalty during this final battle. All of the other warriors who have come to fight have run off, but Wiglaf alone remains. It is the ultimate show of loyalty to his friend. He encourages Beowulf to keep fighting, to never give up.
What happens to Beowulf Wiglaf and the dragon during the final fight?
Wiglaf rushes to Beowulf’s aid, stabbing the dragon in the belly, and the dragon scorches Wiglaf’s hand. In desperation Beowulf pulls a knife from his belt and stabs it deep into the dragon’s flank. The blow is fatal, and the writhing serpent withers.
What happens in the end of Beowulf?
They ultimately kill the venomous dragon, but Beowulf is mortally wounded from a bite in the neck. Before he dies, he names Wiglaf his successor. Beowulf is cremated on a funeral pyre, and his remains are buried in a barrow built by the sea.
What is Beowulf’s age?
So Beowulf must have been somewhere around 70 years old. He was no longer able to deliver on his prideful boasts.
What did the dragon do to Beowulf?
The Dragon was fire-breathing and melted the sword causing Beowulf to battle without a weapon. The blood of the Dragon was poisonous and when he did bite Beowulf, he died. Wiglaf went back to fight the Dragon and later was sent back to the cave to get some of the treasure he won over for Beowulf.
What was Beowulf’s last words?
‘After they burn my body, tell my warriors to build a great burial mound on the cliffs that stick out into the sea. The sailors steering their ships on the gloomy waters will see it and call it Beowulf’s barrow, and my people will remember me. ‘ These were the last words from the thoughts of the old man’s heart.
What did Beowulf look like?
Beowulf is described as tall, noble, and extremely strong. The poem is quite scant on physical descriptions of him, but goes into detail about his heroism.