Dragons and monsters are a constant threat to the Danes and the Geats. ... He is going to fight a dragon. ... Ironically the dragon has been guarding the hoard of treasure for fifty years as well. ... This infuriated the dragon. ... The dragon also dies, and its body is pushed over the edge of the sea cliff. ...
Only one man stayed to help his king defeat this huge dragon. Beowulf was very much afraid of death and defeat by the dragon, but he was the king and he fought the dragon. The dragon blew fire and charged at Beowulf, but he kept fighting. Beowulf killed the dragon, but was not strong enough to save him self, and he died. ... His intent in the fight with the Dragon was not only to beat the fire-breathing creature, but also to win all of the treasure that the dragon was guarding. ...
Beowulf also shows skill and courage in the killing of the Dragon. In the slaying of the Dragon, Beowulf was willing to sacrifice his life so that the gruesome Dragon would be killed. ... With hand and hard blade, i must fight for the treasure" (L 567-572) Although Beowulf is fragile and old when the Dragon comes about Beowulf realizes that he has repay his people by killing the Dragon. ... The killing of Grendel, The Troll wife, and the Dragon, have all been Beowulf's royal responsibility. ... The characteristic of enduring fame comes about when Beowulf slays Grendel, The T...
Beowulf also shows skill and courage in the killing of the Dragon. In the slaying of the Dragon, Beowulf was willing to sacrifice his life so that the gruesome Dragon would be killed. ... Although Beowulf is fragile and old when the Dragon comes about Beowulf realizes that he has repay his people by killing the Dragon. ... The killing of Grendel, the Troll Wife, and the Dragon, have all been Beowulf's royal responsibility. ... The characteristic of enduring fame comes about when Beowulf slays Grendel, the Troll, and the Dragon. ...
First of all, the monsters in Beowulf such as, Grendel, Grendel's mother and the dragon are all made of fiction and they symbolize fear. ... Second, choosing the dragon to be the guard of the treasures cave was a nice idea although, it sounds little factionary. Children don't know what a dragon is or why did the author chose it to be the guard while adults do. As I said Dragons symbolizes fear for being scary, huge and throwing fire out of their mouths, that's why I think it was a perfect idea from the author for choosing a dragon as a guard. ... For example, when B...
The dragon shot out fire from his mouth and burned his land. ... He demands that his army stay back while he goes to fight the dragon. ... Overly confident, Beowulf attempts to kill the dragon himself and fails. Then one of his warriors, Wiglaf comes to his rescue and strikes the dragon in his throat killing him. However, it is too late for Beowulf because he has a gash in his throat from the dragon, a wound that killed him. ...
This cycle is renewed when an unknown thief steals a goblet from a Dragon's treasure. The Dragon had been protecting his mass wealth and fortunes for centuries, and it just so happens the thief had conceived the Dragons favorite goblet. ... This sparks an anger like a match in a propane factory in the Danes for the Dragon, and they want the Dragon slaughtered. ... The Dragon and Beowulf have an all-out brawl in which both sides are overwhelmed by the others brute power. The massacre ends with both Dragon and Beowulf fallen dead. ...
The fire dragon had appeared, threatening the people of Beowulf. But once again Beowulf had no fear of fighting this dragon. ... He gathered up his men to go fight this dragon threatening his people. ... Together they kill the dragon but Beowulf or hurt really bad. ... Wiglaf denounces the soldiers that left him in his combat with the dragon. ...
He then goes home to rule his home country and then he fights a dragon to his death to save his homeland from the dragon's deadly fire. ... When Beowulf is a much older man, he kills a dragon that wreaks havoc on his own country. During the battle, Beowulf is wounded but he does not let himself die before killing the dragon. ... He stuck it deep in the dragon's flank. ... When his country's safety was at stake when the dragon was breathing fire on the countryside, Beowulf took matters into his own hands by fighting the dragon. ...
Beowulf leaves to go fight the dragon in the land of the Geats. ... They arrive at the dragon's cave and go near it and prepare for combat. ... He wants to kill the dragon all by himself. ... Beowulf runs up to the dragon and stabs it with his sword but quickly realizes that his sword has no affect on the dragon. Wiglaf realizes that he must help is king kill the dragon. ...
This superhero strength continues into the battle with the dragon. ... must avenge his people and fight the dragon. ... The dragon is also seen as a super-powerful adversary. ... The dragon is Beowulf's last and greatest battle. The dragon represents malice, greed, and destruction. ...
Later on in the story, while confronting a disgruntled dragon, our hero is betrayed by one of his men who runs off during battle. ... In his bout with the dragon, our now aged hero finds himself in a dangerous situation. The dragon is too much for him .and he knows it. However he remains calm and gives the dragon a run for his money. Although, despite his valiant efforts, he is eventually consumed by the dragons flames. ...
Dragon like Beowulf and Grendel is high and well-known figure. Dragon would destroy his obstacles if needed. However, unlike Beowulf and Grendel, Dragon has a destiny and responsibility to fulfill. Dragon was believes to be a God figure. ... But dragons, my boy, have a whole different kind of mind" (Gardner 62). ...
Courage is most evident throughout Beowulf Beowulf does not back down from any challenge that stands in his way whether it be Grendel, Grendel's mother, or the dragon. ... Even in his latter years, as an aged man, he would personally go and fight the dragon that threatened his kingdom and die doing so. ... Only the foul and lowly foes of society such as the slave who steals from the dragon, and the dragon itself that hoards all its treasures show such selfishness and lack of generosity. ... Wiglaf, portrayed as the only worthy one of Beowulf's company that joined him at his battle wi...
"Beowulf literally "jumps at the opportunity to fight Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon" (Warfare in Beowulf). ... The dragon is the most dangerous foe, he is evil in his very nature, and symbolically he is the closest creature to the devil. There is little that is known about the dragon, except that he is evil, and that he has not descended from Cain. ... Until the Dragon began taking revenge on the Geatish people for the servant's mistake, and Beowulf once again must face evil. ... Beowulf knows that he must protect his people and in order to do this he must fight the ...
Wright claim that "the dragon, like the giant Grendel, is an enemy of mankind, and the audience of Beowulf can have entertained no sympathy for either the one or the other." ... Even though the dragon is by far the least human of all "monster" figures," we can still feel somewhat sympathetic for it. Similarly to Grendel's mother, the dragon is also intruded upon and ultimately provoked into hostility. ... Since this is from the perspective of the dragon, the "prowler" in this case is human. Some argue that the dragon deserves no sympathy, since he is a "...
When he is an old man, his land is ruined by a fire dragon. This dragon has a great treasure which it is protecting. ... While fighting the fire dragon with his sword, the dragon cuts Beowulf at the neck. But Beowulf fights back and ends up killing the dragon with one blow of his sword. He cuts the dragon right in half. ...
Beowulf gives up his weapons to fate and God to decide if he shall be the victor over Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon. Some might say that he is not upholding his standard when he fights the dragon, but he explains that "I"d use no sword, no weapon, if this beast / could be killed without it When he comes to me / I mean to stand, not run from his shooting / flames, stand till fate decides / which of us wins" (42). In the end his goal for upholding the heroic code proves to be the end as his last battle with the dragon fatally wounds him, but not before he and Wiglaf slay the dr...
One example of this would be in the last battle he would fight with the dragon. ... A second example of Beowulf's honor would be at the end of the battle with the dragon Beowulf is hurt badly, and yet he still badly continues to fight the dragon." ... A final example of Beowulf's faith is as the dragon strikes him he"s aware about "A journey into the darkness that all men must make, as death ends their few brief hours on earth."... Beowulf Knows his life is drawing to an end after the dragon strikes him. ...
After showing his bravery helping another country in trouble, he then goes off to battle a dragon that has caused trouble to his own country. This was a feat where many disapproved not only because of the power of the dragon but because Beowulf was no longer the youthful warrior he once was. Beowulf shows his bravery and patriotism when he goes after the dragon that "had rased the coastal region and reduced forts and earthworks to dust and ashes". ... He battles dragons, fights off invaders and treats his people with respect. After Beowulf is dealt a final blow from the dragon, he says, "N...
Beowulf courage and skill was recognized even more: "In manful fashion have you showed your strength, your might and wisdom." (1165-1166) In the fiftieth year of Beowulf's reign, a fire-breathing dragon arose and cause damage to the Geats. Beowulf's peace and courage lead him to fight the dragon. Beowulf fought the dragon with Wiglaf, Beowulf's kinsman through Ecgtheow. The dragon was beheaded, but Beowulf was bitten and had a mortal poison from the dragon. ... Beowulf's courage lead to his death because he didn't have to fight the...
Through his battles with Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the fire dragon, Beowulf accomplishes the privileged status of an epic hero. ... The fire dragon confrontation with Beowulf displays his heroism to the Danes. Beowulf ages between the fight with Grendel's mother and the fire dragon, but he is the Danes only hope for savior against the wretched dragon plaguing their town. ... Luckily, Beowulf was wearing his dependable armor and hat while in battle, which also saves his life in the battle with the dragon. ... This persistence allows him to eventually kill the dragon, but lose hi...
Beowulf, the king for 50 years, fights a dragon to attain jewels. During the final act of fighting, the dragon showed how jealousy and evil can overcome. ... He finds himself stuck on the truths of what the dragon had said and sets out to pursue it. ... The dragon serves a purpose of being the opposite of a generous king, keeping the treasure in his possession. ... This symbolic image leads into how the dragon is not idolized as an evil character but is rather wise. ...
An example of Beowulf showing bravery is when he goes to slay the dragon even though all his men abandon him. He realizes that the dragon is more powerful than he is, but he will still not back down. ... An example of this is again when he goes to slay the dragon. He has no help, he realizes that the dragon is more powerful, and most importantly, he realizes that he will probably not be returning victorious from this battle. ...
He portrays these characteristics in the battle against Grendel, the scuffle with Grendel's mother, and the fight against the dragon that inevitably ended his life. ... Though his men lived, they lived as cowards, yielding to the dragon apprehended by all the Geats. Never the less, Beowulf's strength of heart and mind gave him the will to fight the dragon, although only one of his men was there to help him. ... He fought the dragon to his death and died with a pride, courage and loyalty that no man at the time had known. ...
