BEOWULF STUDY GUIDE - East Penn School District

16. Why can Beowulf "leave this life happy"? Re-read his final speech on page 73 for the answer. 17. List Beowulf's final requests. 18. Beowulf passes his jewels, helmet, and mail-shirt to Wiglaf before he dies. Why or how is this symbolic? 19. Summarize what Wiglaf says to the soldiers who fled when the dragon attacked. (See page 76.) ................
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