(2341-2344) “After many trials he was destined to face the end of his in this mortal world; as was the dragon, for all his long leasehold on the treasure.”
Once again this shows that Beowulf is fated to face the Dragon and die. However here it tells you that the dragon too is fated to die during the battle. Both creatures here are having to give up something they have been protecting for a very long time. (people and the treasure) which reinforces Beowulf’s connection to Jesus and the fact that he is dieing for his people.
Beowulf - people?
ReplyDeleteDragon - treasure?
Isn't Beowulf also guarding treasure and isn't the dragon guarding a past people?