Wealtheow from "Beowulf" serves as a respected queen in a stable court, while Hildeburh, from the Finn episode in the same poem, experiences tragedy and loss when her son and brother are killed in a feud. Wealtheow's role is one of power and influence, while Hildeburh's story highlights the destructive consequences of conflict and war on individuals.
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