No, they ran away fearing for their lives. Wiglaf was the only one who stayed true.
Yes, Beowulf ripped his arm off and he runs back to his swamp and bleeds to death and dies.
Because the Kings agreed that it would save time if the their best warriors fought. Clearly Achilles, and Boagrius were the best warriors from their army.
Lance the dragon master
They could not successfully fight against British machine guns.
In Norse mythology, the Valkyries are the female figures who choose those who may die and those who may live in battles. They are tasked with taking the souls of brave warriors who have fallen in combat to Valhalla, the hall of the slain, where these warriors prepare for Ragnarok. Valhalla is ruled by the god Odin, who welcomes these warriors to feast and fight until their final destiny unfolds.
a dozen men followed Beowulf to the Dragon's lair.
wiglaf came to help Beowulf in his final battle
Wiglaf, a loyal warrior and kinsman to Beowulf, comes to his aid in his final battle with the dragon. Wiglaf is the only one of Beowulf's warriors who remains by his side during the fight, showing courage and loyalty in the face of danger.
Wiglaf
In the epic poem "Beowulf," the main character Beowulf is ultimately killed by a dragon during their final battle. Beowulf manages to slay the dragon as well, but he is mortally wounded in the process.
Wiglaf aids Beowulf in his battle with the dragon because Wiglaf is loyal to Beowulf. Beowulf had assisted Wiglaf by providing him with gold, armor, and land, and in return Wiglaf had pledged to help Beowulf whenever necessary. Although Beowulf's other servants had fled the fight, Wiglaf stayed to aid Beowulf because of the responsibility he felt towards him.
During Beowulf's battle with the dragon, his sword breaks when he strikes the dragon's scales, leaving him defenseless. Additionally, his young companion, Wiglaf, is the only one who comes to his aid, while the other warriors flee in fear. Beowulf is ultimately mortally wounded by the dragon before Wiglaf kills the dragon and tends to his wounds.
Wiglaf suggests that Beowulf has grown old and weak, making it difficult for him to defeat the dragon. He emphasizes that Beowulf's past victories have taken a toll on his body, and he cannot fight as fiercely as he used to.
Because he respects Beowulf and feels the need to show honor and braver to Beowulf who was the king at the time
In sections XIX-XXI of Beowulf, the main plot points are: Beowulf prepares to fight the dragon to protect his people, he faces the dragon alone as his warriors retreat in fear, Beowulf's sword fails him in battle, and Wiglaf comes to his aid, helping Beowulf defeat the dragon but also getting wounded in the process.
No, Beowulf's men were instructed by Beowulf to stay outside the cave while Beowulf foolishly went inside to fight alone. When the dragon comes out, however, all of his men run away in fear except for a warrior named Wiglaf.
He said them to Wiglaf. He was the only one who stayed and helped fight the Dragon