1) Is Beowulf a good king? Explain your answer with examples (at least 3) from the text.
Beowulf is not a good king. In the text it mentions wars that the Geats have been in and the only reason they won was Beowulf. When he became king he needed to let his champions fight the battles. Wiglaf predicts the fall of the kingdom after Beowulf dies and this is because nations were scared of Beowulf and not his warriors. Wiglaf also mentions Beowulf's Greed, not for money but for fame and glory. This is a trait that kings should not have.
2) What is the most important part of section 3? Why do you believe this?
When Beowulf gets bit by the dragon. This is the end for him and he has failed at his task. Beowulf's strength finally fails him and now he must rely on his warriors for the first time in his life. The reason this is improtant is because Beowulf is finally made more normal and must rely on others.
3) What is the most interesting part of Beowulf (the entire story) for you? Why?
When Beowulf dies. He is made human. The whole story is about how he's better than everyone, but he can't escape death. He kills things that bring death, but he can't kill death.
4) What does the dragon represent?
A king who is greedy. The dragon sits over his treasure and won't let anyone use it. One little cup goes missing and he goes crazy. He runs all over the country killing people just like a greedy king who has had treasure taken from him.