Together, the king and his loyal thane kill the dragon. Beowulf manages to pull out a knife tucked in his belt and stabs the dragon. Wiglaf stabs the dragon but is burned in the process. How did King Wiglaf kill the Dragon in Beowulf? The narrator says that “for the first time, fate did not make Beowulf the winner in battle.” Beowulf’s sword fails when he strikes. Beowulf’s shield protects him, but not for long enough. What happens at the end of Beowulf facing the Dragon?īeowulf enters the barrow and shouts to wake the dragon. The messenger tells the people that Beowulf has been destroyed by the dragon, but has managed to kill it before he died. Ten of the Geat warriors-the ones who abandoned Beowulf and Wiglaf earlier-creep back to the scene of the battle. What happened to the men who abandoned Beowulf in his final battle? Why does Beowulf decide to fight the dragon alone?īeowulf wants to face the dragon by himself partially to protect his followers, who could easily be killed by the dragon. When Beowulf realizes that he’s losing the battle What does he do? What happens when Beowulf strikes his enemy with his sword? He draws blood, but the sword cracks and breaks off before it goes deep enough into the dragon to cause any significant wound. When Higlac (the king of the Geats) dies, Beowulf becomes king and rules for 50 years. What happens when Beowulf strikes the dragon with his sword? When does Beowulf realize he’s losing the battle with the dragon? What does he do? When the dragon’s fire melts his shield he realizes fate is against him for the first time. What does Beowulf do when he realizes he’s losing the battle with the dragon? And the dragon that attacks Geatland is definitely one such threat. As king of the Geats, it is his overriding responsibility to protect his kingdom from all threats to its security. Who speaks to both Hrothgar and Beowulf at the celebration after Grendel’s death? Why does Beowulf believe he must fight the dragon?īeowulf believes he must fight the dragon primarily because it is his duty to do so. What does Beowulf regret about the battle with Grendel? He regrets not killing Grendel where everyone could see. Does Beowulf feel any regrets about the battle with the dragon? The dragon lands a bite on Beowulf’s neck, and blood begins to flow. Beowulf strikes the dragon in the head with his great sword Naegling, but the sword snaps and breaks. Now the time has come when their loyalty will be tested, Wiglaf declares, and he goes by himself to assist his lord. Where does Beowulf begin to losing the battle with the dragon? Wiglaf went back to fight the Dragon and later was sent back to the cave to get some of the treasure he won over for Beowulf. The blood of the Dragon was poisonous and when he did bite Beowulf, he died. The Dragon was fire-breathing and melted the sword causing Beowulf to battle without a weapon. When he battles the dragon Beowulf has lost? He then believes he is to blame for the wrath of the dragon because he angered the Lord by breath of ancient law. What realization does Beowulf have during the battle with the dragon?īeowulf is grief stricken when he discovers that the dragon has engulfed his home with flames after he is unable to find the stolen golden treasure cup. 10 When does the fight with the Dragon take place?.9 How old was Beowulf when his father left him?.8 What happens at the end of Beowulf facing the Dragon?.7 What happened to the men who abandoned Beowulf in his final battle?.6 When Beowulf realizes that he’s losing the battle What does he do?.
3 Does Beowulf feel any regrets about the battle with the dragon?.2 When he battles the dragon Beowulf has lost?.1 What realization does Beowulf have during the battle with the dragon?.
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