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Beowulf's confidence is extremely evident as he prepares to fight Grendel. Beowulf also shows his confidence lessening by deciding to use armor and weapons in the battle. To prepare for the battle, he “[dons] his armor” (47) with “A gleaming helmet” (47) and “the sword the herald of Hrothgar loaned” (47).
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