Wiglaf
Beowulf's thanes never have the opportunity to defend him in battle because Beowulf has superhuman fighting abilities; nevertheless, Beowulf holds his thanes in the highest respects. Beowulf is confident that his thanes are "brave of heart" (666) and will protect him whenever he needs them. He thinks he knows he can trust them because they "swore to our lord" (1574) eternal protection. As Beowulf ages, his vulnerability and his reliance for his thanes become more apparent. Though they swear to keep Beowulf "both sound and safe" (1105) from evils, they run like cowards as Beowulf needs them most. On the fateful day of the dragons appearance, Beowulf's "mighty thanes" (1103) "fled to the forest" like true cowards. These cowardly thanes help set the stage for Wiglaf's bravery (in an ideal setting to be introduced) as a true and loyal thane.
Wiglaf is a hero with no great powers other than his courageous heart. Wiglaf is a member of the Wægmunding, a clan that Beowulf also belongs......
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