The finds a passageway into an old barn de guarda a treasure trove left there long ago by the last survivor of
extinct people The Chief steals a cup, but the dragon discovers the the end
bure the land, including Beowulfs mead-hall. Beowulflowing his death is
near, decides to fight the dragon Accompanied by his linsman Wigletten
wamen, and the thiet Beowulf out to confront the dragon. But when
Beowulf and the dragon fight, all of Beowulfs men flee except Wiglaf with Wigs
help. Becurile the dragon, but not before he himself is tembly wounded
Before he dies. Beowulf tells Wiglaf to rule after him, and to build him a
funeral barrow that overlooks the sea wiglaf chastises the men for abandoning
their lord. A messenger sent to tell the Geats of Beowulfs death also warns of
hard times for the Geats, now that Beowulf is dead. The Geats build a pyre and
cremate Beowulf, then construct a barrow overlooking the sea, burying the
dragon's cursed treasure with him.
Learning Task 2: Having read the epic Beowulf, answer the following questions in
your notebook
1. Why did Beowulf decide to free the Danes from Grendel?
2. Why did Beowulf fight Grendel with his bare hands? What does this reveal
about his character?
3. Why was it harder for Beowulf to kill Grendel's mother than Grendel himself?
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