After decapitating Grendel and his mom, Beowulf brings back the head as a souvenir to the king "staggering under the weight of Grendel's skull."
The Last Battle
Die Dragon!!!
Upon arriving where the king and Danes sat, Beowulf dropped off Grendels head which in turn gave him honor and earned him the right to be king of the Geats.
The Last Battle
No!! Don't die my king!! The kingdom needs you!!
"I've never known fear, as youth I fought In endless battles." Beowulf is communicating to his followers that he will use a sword due to the dragon's fire ability so it will be a fair fight.
The farewell
All hail King Beowulf!!!!
"The dragon leaped with pain, thrashed, and beat at him, spouting murderous flames, spreading them everywhere." Beowulf Is presenting to lose this battle due to the Dragon's fire breath but Higlaf will come to join thus killing the dragon.
Beowulf dies from his wounds and Presents Higlaf to become king since they are blood-related. Just before Beowulf dies, He requested Higlaf to create a tower for him so he'll be remembered for ages.
"The Geats built a tower, as Beowulf asked" There will be songs sung about him for years to come.