It is shown in section seventeen that Wealthow believes in wyrd when she speaks, “If fate takes their father [Hrothgar] while Hrothulf is alive; / I know your nephew’s kindness” (Beowulf 1182-83). From this, it can be concluded that the Danish queen believes in and accepts fate, and that she is prepared if her husband meets his death all too soon. Wyrd is portrayed again in lines 2491-93 when Beowulf gives credit for his victories and rewards to fate, which insinuates that he believes fate is responsible for his success and that it was his destiny to defeat the evil creatures he slayed. Beowulf later defeats the dragon with Wiglaf’s help, but he ultimately meets his death. However, as mentioned previously, he sensed his death before even going into battle. Knowing this, he still accepted his fate, slaying the dragon in one final effort to be
It is shown in section seventeen that Wealthow believes in wyrd when she speaks, “If fate takes their father [Hrothgar] while Hrothulf is alive; / I know your nephew’s kindness” (Beowulf 1182-83). From this, it can be concluded that the Danish queen believes in and accepts fate, and that she is prepared if her husband meets his death all too soon. Wyrd is portrayed again in lines 2491-93 when Beowulf gives credit for his victories and rewards to fate, which insinuates that he believes fate is responsible for his success and that it was his destiny to defeat the evil creatures he slayed. Beowulf later defeats the dragon with Wiglaf’s help, but he ultimately meets his death. However, as mentioned previously, he sensed his death before even going into battle. Knowing this, he still accepted his fate, slaying the dragon in one final effort to be