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Beowulf was the strongest and bravest man in the world. Decedent from the great Scyld, nothing would stop him from achieving excellence. Every opportunity that arose for Beowulf to prove himself as the greatest warrior was taken up and for the most part won. One incident with a friend of his, Breca, in a week long swimming match was one by Breca due to a minor interference in favor of Breca. Never has Beowulf's strength, …

…a killing spree throughout Beowulf's kingdom. Beowulf was reluctant to slay the beast because the dragon had a right to be upset and in truth Beowulf was old and knew he wouldn't make it out of this battle alive. He fights and dies in the name of his country. Beowulf went down in history as a great king and the Geats did not live happily ever after, as foreshadowed at the end of the poem.