... the mere as a baptismal rite involving both death and resurrection, and they parallel Beowulf's descent into the mere with Christ's Harrowing of Hell" (Cliffs Notes 63). When Beowulf prepared for the descent, he also seemed to be preparing for death. He forgave his enemies and he did not mourn for his ... the dragon symbolizes evil, or Satan, to the allegorists, then Beowulf's death indicates that evil, or Satan, is victorious because Beowulf dies" (Cliffs Notes 55). Some critics of Beowulf see it as a Christian allegory where as others view it as allegory of salvation. The poet or writ...

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