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As Beowulf and Wiglaf hunt and defeat the dragon, Beowulf is fatally wounded and dies. What feats has Beowulf already accomplished [when he is introduced]? Beowulf claims that he has avenged and defended his people against formidable foes, and captured and killed monsters on land and in the sea.
It's all or nothing in this fight to the death: the good warrior Beowulf against the evil demon Grendel. Things can't get much more clear cut than that.
How does the portrayal of Beowulf in this excerpt reveal the qualities of an Anglo-Saxon hero? Write a response in which you answer this question. Be sure to use textual evidence to defend your analysis of Beowulf.
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What quotes and page numbers show Beowulf as selfish? Quotes from Beowulf that suggest selfishness include: "And I promise you that whoever sleeps in Herot...they, and you may now sleep...
