1. After hearing about the dragon's destructive attacks, Beowulf is gloomy. He thinks he must have offended God, and that the dragon's attack is his punishment.
2. Beowulf prepares to battle the dragon with only eleven men instead of an army most likely because of his warrior pride. In the past, he defeated two other monsters. He knows he is older now, be he is still a warrior.
- This question is about the epic poem "Beowulf".
- Beowulf is a warrior and a hero. He defeats two monsters and, eventually, becomes king of the Geats.
- Beowulf is already old when the time to face his final challenge comes.
- A dragon attacks his land, which worries Beowulf. He believes he must have offended God, and that the dragon is his punishment.
- Beowulf orders a special shield to made, selects eleven men, and goes to battle the dragon.
- He knows he is older now, but he is still the great warrior who once killed two monsters and who has won so many other battles.
- Unfortunately, however, he ends up being bitten by the dragon and dying.
- In conclusion, having the information above in mind, we can see that the answers above are in accordance to what the poem tells us about Beowulf.
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