... not hear much of throughout the story of Beowulf. It is not until the final scene of Beowulf that he becomes an admirable character in the plot. Wiglaf can be thought of as an ordinary follower who showed his courage and bravery when the time was appropriate. Wiglaf proves himself to be a commendable successor of Beowulf. He takes on the qualities of a hero during the final battle of Beowulf. He proves that ... he has leadership skills. Wiglaf also shares many qualities with Beowulf. Wiglaf demonstrates his ability to ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... never would have been the hero he was with only his honor and fealty. Perhaps the most important virtue in this world of newly blossoming Christianity was Beowulf's devotion to god, in a very pagan setting nonetheless. Throughout the narratice, all of Beowulf's victories are attributed either directly or indirectly to god, nowhere as clearly as in his fight with Grendel's mother. "Holy God, who ... sent him victory, gave judgment." It was faith that was the backbone of Beowulf's strength. God was to be both feared and loved. It was the battle of good vs. evil that was the backbone of th...

• Word Count: 613
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School