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Beowulf uses a sword to defeat the dragon because his own strength alone is not enough to pierce the dragon's scales. He realizes that he needs the sword to overcome the dragon's defenses and save his people.

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In what way does Beowulf's sword fail him?

Beowulf's sword fails him when he attempts to use it to defeat the dragon, but the blade shatters upon striking the dragon's scales, proving ineffective against the powerful monster.


What are the main four plot points in section XIX -XXI of Beowulf?

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.


What fails Beowulf in each battle?

In Beowulf's battle with Grendel, he fails to defeat him with weapons, resorting instead to using his bare hands. In his battle with Grendel's mother, he fails to kill her with his sword, Hrunting, and relies on a magical weapon instead. Finally, in his battle with the dragon, Beowulf is mortally wounded as his sword breaks, resulting in his death.


When does Beowulf realize that he is losing the battle with the dragon?

Beowulf did not fight a great fire dragon. He went against a scaly dragon of the abyss, which he beheaded, but then he slayed the creatures mother after its serious of deaths. Beowulf himself eventually leaves the city before being crowned king, against his wishes.


Why is the sword given to Beowulf significant?

The sword given to Beowulf by Unferth, called Hrunting, is significant because it represents a symbol of trust and honor. It also highlights Beowulf's bravery and skill as a warrior, as he is able to defeat Grendel's mother despite the sword's initial failure to harm her.


What was the effect when Beowulf swung his sword at her head?

When Beowulf swung his sword at Grendel's mother's head, the sword failed to penetrate her skin due to the enchantment that protected her. This encounter led Beowulf to realize that he needed a different weapon to defeat her.


How has unferth attitude change in Beowulf?

well at first unferth calls Beowulf a poppycock hero and that he wont defeat grendel, but that's because he was drunk, after Beowulf defeats grendel then unferth apalogizes to Beowulf and gives him a sword.


Why is Beowulfs sword useless in the battle against grendels mother?

Beowulf's sword is useless against Grendel's mother because her skin is too tough for it to penetrate. The sword shatters upon impact, leaving Beowulf vulnerable in the battle. Ultimately, it is Beowulf's strength and willpower that allow him to defeat Grendel's mother.


How do you get the fire sword in poptropica in time tangled?

you have to defeat the mechanical dragon.


Where does Beowulf find a second weapon?

In the Battle cave when Beowulf is fighting with Grendel's mother.


What does Beowulf discover about his sword in his battle with grendels mother?

Beowulf discovers that his sword is ineffective against Grendel's mother's tough skin. He discards the sword and instead uses a magical weapon found in her lair to defeat her.


How is the dragon in Beowulf killed?

Beowulf was very old but he hasn´t lost physical skill and cunning so he rode the dragon for some minutes then when the dragon attacked the king and his concubine he found the heart of the dragon it was in his throat, beowulf tried to cut the monster´s heart with his sword but suddenly he lost it that´s when he decided to cut one of his arm to get the chance to extract the heart by his own hands and he did it but he couldn't stay alive he died with the dragon.