Wiglaf is presented as a model of loyalty. He understands what the anglo-saxon code is like and believes in Beowulf without any doubt. He is brave and willing to help Beowulf and criticizes the other warriors for not behaving the same. This is why he is later appointed as Beowulf's heir.
I don’t quite understand to in my own words: to help us know what we don’t know
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im pretty sure the answer is worn down