Beowulf feels that it is his role in the Anglo-Saxon society to serve and protect the Danes and his lord on behalf of his father. In other words, heroes go beyond their comitatus to their own lord and help other countries or anyone in need.
Yet Beowulf was also intensely motivated by Hubris. He would not miss the chance to showcase his strength and bravery in battle. This latter reason becomes the greatest aspect of the Epic. See the Related Links section for more information.
The last of the "weadmundings" referred to in Beowulf is Wiglaf. He is the brave warrior who stands by Beowulf in his final battle against the dragon, despite the other warriors fleeing in fear. Wiglaf helps Beowulf defeat the dragon but is ultimately unable to save him from his fatal wounds.
Beowulf's throne is abandoned when the dragon starts rampaging. Only Wiglaf remains by Beowulf's side to help him in the battle against the dragon.
Initially, all of Beowulf's men, except one, flee from the dragon in fear, leaving Beowulf to face the dragon alone. Only Wiglaf, a young warrior, stays to help Beowulf in the final battle against the dragon.
Wiglaf is the only person who helps Beowulf battle the dragon in the epic poem "Beowulf." He stands by Beowulf's side despite the other warriors fleeing in fear, and together they face the dragon in a fierce battle.
Beowulf realizes he is losing the battle when his sword, Naegling, shatters against the dragon's thick scales. He then sees that his previous strength and skill are not enough to defeat the dragon, leading to his eventual downfall.
The dragon in Beowulf is killed when Beowulf is mortally wounded in battle against it. With the help of Wiglaf, Beowulf manages to deliver a fatal blow to the dragon before succumbing to his own injuries.
Beowulf prepares for the battle against the dragon by donning armor, wielding his sword, and acquiring a shield. He is also accompanied by a group of warriors to support him in the fight.
Beowulf struggles against evil forces such as monsters like Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon in order to protect his people and earn honor and glory as a hero. He represents the power of good fighting against the darkness and chaos that threatens society.
There are only 3 MAJOR battle in Beowulf: The battle against Grendel. The battle against Grendel's Mother. The battle against the Dragon. He also talks of his battles with giants and sea monsters, but those aren't actually main parts of the poem.
Wiglaf is the one who guides Beowulf to the dragon's barrow in the epic poem "Beowulf." He accompanies Beowulf in facing the dragon, showing his loyalty and courage in battle.
Beowulf's sword fails him when he attempts to use it to defeat the dragon, but the blade shatters upon striking the dragon's scales, proving ineffective against the powerful monster.
The helpers in the text Beowulf are Wiglaf, the loyal retainer who assists Beowulf in his final battle against the dragon, and the others in Beowulf's warband who initially abandon him but return after seeing Wiglaf's loyalty.