Over fifty years go by and he still stands out to protect the people of the land by going alone to fight a dragon that attacks with the aid of his friend Wiglaf who also displays loyalty even when the flames were causing a deterrence. They both reflect the theme loyalty even when there was a lack of defense. This is asserted by the quote, “flames lapped the shield, charred it to the boss, and the body armor on the young warrior was useless to him” (2672-2674). Wiglaf demonstrates loyalty by not abandoning his friend in a war when others flee and try to save their lives. He asserts his loyalty by saying “I would rather my body were robbed in the same burning blaze as my gold-giver’s body than go back home bearing arms” (2651-2653). Wiglaf extends