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How does the writer use conflict and comparison and contrast of Beowulf and Unferth to develop or support meaning/theme?

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These themes stated, the most universal is good verses evil. Unferth is presented as contrast to Beowulf, providing a glimpse of a poor warrior in contrast to Beowulf's good warrior. ... Unferth does become more generous after Beowulf defeats Grendel, and lends Beowulf his family sword to fight Grendel's mother.

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