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Beowulf, the main character, is a man filled with bravery and power, who learned of a beast taking over a feast hall in the Land of the Danes. Beowulf felt that he needed to help them, which led to him defeating more beasts and securing his position as the King of the Geats.

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A tragic hero is someone who has virtuous and sympathetic traits, but ultimately dies.

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"So it happened for the space of twelve winters. No man dared abide in the hall for fear of Grendel. Warrior or youth, it mattered not; all were his prey. Great was the grief of the King, and oft did the warriors and nobles gather, but neither sacrifice nor counsel availed.

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Both texts portray Beowulf's demise pretty well, the graphic novel emphasizes how Beowulf reacted to him getting bit which helps the reader learn about how he feels at that moment.

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Beowulf is being pulled out by Grendal's mother, who Beowulf had challenged to a fight.

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The graphic novel does a better job at showing Beowulf's emotion, shows how panicked Beowulf is and how strong Grendal's mother is.

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"Fifty years have I watched well over my people, nor has any ruler of the nations round about dated to cross my borders with hostile purpose. I have meted out judgment and justice; feuds I sought not, nor falsely swore ever on oath. For all these things, though mortally wounded, glad am I. No sin shall keep me from the heavenly company of my forebears. Now our folk may look for waging of war, when to our old foes, the Frisians and Franks, the fall of the King is known. Such is the feud, the hatred of men, I doubt not that the Swedes will seek us out for the fall of their friends, the Scylfings, when once they learn that our lord lies lifeless, who protected us from all dangers. The oaths that I have sworn, these I have kept. Now I pray thee, Wiglaf, go and gaze on the treasure. The Worm lies dead, and that which he guarded for many ages of man is his no more. Go quickly then, for I would fain see this treasure before I die. With better contentment shall I depart, knowing how great are the riches that I have won. Now haste is best, that we go to gaze on our great lord and bear the hero to the funeral pyre, No tokens merely shall burn with him, but wealth of jewels treasure at last with his life obtained - the flames shall eat it. No earl shall carry memorial jewel; no maiden fair shall wreathe her neck. Nay, sad in spirit and shorn of her gold, oft shall she pass o'er paths of exile, now that our lord all laughter has laid aside.

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The graphic novel has the ability to show more emotions than a book, but this passage really shows the sorrow that Beowulf is going through, how he knows that he has no kin and his wealth is sure to disappear and his kingdom is no longer safe from the other Scandinavian countries.