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What Does Beowulf Symbolize

Question: Dragon

Answer: is symbolic of Beowulf’s fate and his imminent death.

Question: Beowulf (defeats Grendel with bare hands)

Answer: shows how the will of God works through his instruments.

Question: Mead-hall

Answer: is the symbol of a society and represents the achievements of the Spear-Danes.

Question: Golden Torque/Collar

Answer: is a symbol of the bond of loyalty between the people and Beowulf.

Question: Great Banquet

Answer: represents the restoration of order and harmony to the Danish people.