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. ...

• Word Count: 1577
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

When a fearsome dragon begins to ravage the land of his fellow Geats, he embraces his opportunity to confront this final foe. ... As Beowulf fights the dragon to protect his people like he has always done, which eventually leads to his own death, his band flees away. ... Wiglaf, son of Weohstan, is the only thane who is willing to assist Beowulf as his lord "could reap no advantage" and successfully they end up killing the dragon. ... However, he still fulfills his duty as a ring-giver by giving the golden collar to Wiglaf, the one who fought alongside him against the menacing drag...

• Word Count: 1553
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Later in the epic, Beowulf again states his loyalty when he says, "I will not shift a foot" (95. 2524) as he talks about fighting the dragon. ... The act in battling the dragon itself was a courageous one. ...

• Word Count: 1469
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School