Read this excerpt from Beowulf, in which Unferth, one of Hrothgar's warriors, addresses Beowulf. Art thou that Beowulf with Breca did struggle, On the wide sea-currents at swimming contended, Where to humor your pride the ocean ye tried, 'Twas mere folly that actuated you both to risk your lives on the ocean.
<span>his allusion to Dixie Howell is to comfort Jem since he loves football so much.
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<span>The messenger tells of the tragic events.</span>