an allegory. Critics who read the poem in this way often call Beowulf a Christ figure because he is a savior to his people. However, if the poem was meant to be read in this way, I think that Beowulf would have been ultimately triumphant and would have survived his fight with the dragon. I do not claim to be a Biblical scholar, but I can not remember any stories from the Bible where Christ did any killing or boasting.
             The themes of wealth and fame in Beowulf are interesting ones. I think that they are the main difference between the Pagan and Christian values in
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