Directions: Think about the importance and connections of these three elements: the dragon, the hoard of gold both before and after the fight, and Beowulf's desire to fight alone. Look at the story component listed, then in the right column give examples from the poem of the symbolism and/ or meaning. You should do this through direct quotes and line numbers. One important thing to think about: How does greed run through all of these symbols? Story Component Symbolism/Meaning The dragon Hoard of gold Beowulf's desire to fight alone

Directions: Think about the importance and connections of these three elements: the dragon, the hoard of gold both before and after the fight, and Beowulf's desire to fight alone. Look at the story component listed, then in the right column give examples from the poem of the symbolism and/ or meaning. You should do this through direct quotes and line numbers. One important thing to think about: How does greed run through all of these symbols? Story Component Symbolism/Meaning The dragon Hoard of gold Beowulf's desire to fight alone