Scott Gwara (2008)

Beowulf 3074-75: Beowulf appraises his reward

Neuphilologus, 92(2):333-338.

Abstract

The article suggests that Beowulf merely appraises the treasure that Wiglaf has brought from the barrow, and that this appraisal evokes an ambivalence and invites an observer's assessment of Beowulf's deeds in the dragon fight.