Who is a proud Danish warrior whose name means un-peace?
“Beowulf” People and Places Unferth. When Beowulf arrived he was given a hero’s welcome. His feats and abilities had traveled before him, yet one particular warrior of Hrothgar’s was rude and uncivil to Beowulf. This would be Unferth, whose behavior mostly stemmed from jealousy of being displaced by this outsider. Who was Wiglaf?”Beowulf” People and Places A relative and loyal warrior to Beowulf. Wiglaf plays an important role in the second half of Beowulf. When Beowulf is in his declining years, he must battle a dragon that is terrorizing Geatland. Beowulf believes it is his responsibility to battle the dragon alone. Wiglaf is the only warrior who stays with the dying Beowulf, and vanquishes the dragon. How does Beowulf die?”Beowulf” People and Places from wounds inflicted by the dragon. Beowulf was much older when he had to deal with the dragon than when he fought with Grendel. It seems fitting that this great warrior die in fight than of old age.
