Wiglaf<span> is a young warrior in the service of </span>his<span> king, Beowulf. ... </span>Wiglaf<span> is the only one willing to risk </span>his<span> life to help </span>his<span> ruler. He declares that he would rather be burned to death than to abandon </span>his<span> king, and he rushes to Beowulf's defense.</span>
Wiglaf is a young but strong and fearless warrior. He has great courage but most importantly, he is deeply loyal to his leader Beowulf. There is an honor code between the king or lord and his followers (also called retainers) by which the followers show loyalty and devotion and fight no matter the result. In return, the leader rewards them with land, protection and treasure.
Wiglaf follows this code of honor when he decides to risk his own life to help Beowulf battle against the dragon. When he realizes that his leader is in great danger, he called the other warrios but they all flee. Wiglaf stays and stubs the dragon bravely. This allows Beowulf to kill the dragon.
I think they might be thankfull about the thinks he has such as friensdsand having a home or going to school and is telling that through the meaning of where their socks lead them throughtout the day
