Does Wiglaf make a speech?

Wiglaf’s speech is an attempt to remind the other ten retainers of the honor code of comitatus and to shame them into action. In this system, a lord or king offers protection to his retainers (or thanes) and supports them with a share of booty, gifts, and even land.

What is the significance importance of Wiglaf speech to his comrades?

The speech illustrates Wiglaf’s understanding of Anglo-Saxon heroism because he instantly recognizes what dishonorable behavior is and aspires to become the ideal Anglo-Saxon heroic figure. Wiglaf’s position within the poem also affects the diction used in this particular passage.

What does Wiglaf speech tell you about the importance of honor?

What doe Wiglaf’s speech in lines 763-90 tell us about the importance of honor and the consequences of dishonorable behavior in Beowulf’s time? Wiglaf says the warriors are cowards and they have brought dishonor to their families for generations to come.

What did Wiglaf do?

Wiglaf, one of Beowulf’s kinsmen and thanes, is the only warrior brave enough to help the hero in his fight against the dragon. Wiglaf conforms perfectly to the heroic code in that he is willing to die attempting to defeat the opponent and, more importantly, to save his lord.

What values are reflected in Beowulf’s speech at the end?

What ideals are reflected in his speech? Beowulf’s speech reflects such ideals as peace, justice, family, loyalty, honesty, and honor.

Why does Wiglaf speak disdainfully and in disappointment?

Why does Wiglaf speak “disdainfully and in disappointment”? Because they abandoned Beowulf in his time of need.

What ideals are reflected in Beowulf’s speech on his reign?

Beowulf’s speech reflects such ideals as peace, justice, family, loyalty, honesty, and honor. Why does Beowulf request that Wiglaf bring him the dragon’s treasure? He can die more easily if he can see the treasure he is going to leave to his people.

What does Wiglaf suggest is the reason?

Wiglaf suggests as well that the weakness and deficiency of his fellow warriors will encourage invaders.

What ideals are reflected in Beowulf’s speech?

How does Beowulf honor Wiglaf?

Beowulf traveled with his men to fight a fearsome monster not for the glory of it but so that he could help his father to repay his debt. Many years later, Wiglaf shows his loyalty and devotion to his king Beowulf by following him into the fray when no one else did, promising, “I shall stand by you” (2668).

What does Wiglaf do to help Beowulf?

When Beowulf damages his sword wounding the dragon and is burned by the dragon’s fire, Wiglaf is the only man of Beowulf’s band to overcome his fear of the dragon. He rebukes the other thanes and goes to Beowulf’s aid crying words of encouragement. Wiglaf does not retreat, though his shield is consumed by fire.

What does Wiglaf represent in Beowulf?

Wiglaf represents courage and loyalty in the face of unbelievable odds. In fact, he’s a sort of a reverse-Judas figure. Whereas Judas is the only one of the twelve apostles who betrays Jesus, Wiglaf is the only one of eleven thanes who remains loyal to Beowulf.