Important Places and People Danes: Geats: Hrothgar: Herot: Grendel: Beowulf: Higlac: Wiglaf: The Wrath of Grendel 1. What angered Grendel? 2. What do the scops (minstrels) in Herot sing about? 3. Who were Grendel’s parents? 4. What did Grendel find when he entered Herot? What did he do? 5. How did Hrothgar and his people react? 6. Who were the only survivors? 7. How long was Herot empty? 8. What object did Grendel never touch? Why? 9. How did
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The Beowulf Epic vs. Beowulf and Grendel the movie: The movie Beowulf and Grendel and the Beowulf book had many similarities and differences such as the added characters to the movie that were not included in the book. The characters that were used in the movie were presented in different aspects‚ with different motives‚ appearances‚ and names. Instead of the "King‚ Ruler‚ God" that was known as Beowulf in the book‚ was more of a regular man in the movie. Not much of a threat or so called god
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"My lord‚ the conquering king of Danes‚ bids me announce that he knows you ancestry: also that he welcomes you here to Herot " (391-3). This scene shows the importance of appearance and reputation‚ without which Beowulf may never have been admitted to the land of the Danes at all. Once he gains passage into Denmark‚ Beowulf talks with Hrothgar and his closest followers in the mead
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that fiend‚ Grendel‚ who haunted the moors‚ the wild Marshes‚ and made his home in a hell” (l. 16-18). All the way through the poem the devilish monster Grendel‚ that has hate towards Herot Hall and the meeting of his men partying. In line for to this he waits on them till after partying are over in the Herot Hall once the men are intoxicated and comes in and murder Hrothgar’s men parting him to live in grief and mourn the death of his men. The funeral Beowulf demanded before he die also
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A poem written by an anonymous author over one hundred years ago has described that an Anglo-Saxon hero always has the qualities of courage‚ generosity‚ and faithfulness. This poem is Beowulf and in this poem those three qualities apply to one character‚ Beowulf. Now Beowulf is described as “the strongest of the Greats-greater and stronger than anyone anywhere in this world.” (Lines 110-111) Not only the strongest but this might warrior is also the most courageous of the poem as well. On lines
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society from a monstrous force or villain. Beowulf is a brave warrior from Geatland‚ and is given call to defeat the mighty beast Grendel. Grendel is an exemplar model of a threatening danger to the Danish society. Grendel lays waste to Herot‚ the mighty mead hall. Grendel is described as having been born from a hell within the earth‚ spawned from the hatred of Cain. Grendel is this inherently evil monster who slays anyone‚ given the opportunity. Grendel and Beowulf are portrayed as polar opposites
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Beowulf In the story of Beowulf‚ written by an anonymous writer between 700 and 1000 A.D‚ there are many references to Paganism and Christianity. People believed that the writer of this poem was indeed a Christian even though he held strong Pagan views. Many ask the question is Beowulf a Pagan or a Christian hero‚ but the real question to be asked is what is the true religion behind this English epic poem? Although there are many Christian references in the poem‚ they are only used in order to
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monster that lives in darkness.” Hrothgar’s warriors lived happy in his hall until Grendel attacked. Grendel lived in a swampy hell hole on earth. When darkness fell Grendel quietly went to Herot. Wondering what Hrothgar’s men were doing after they were done drinking. When the warrior pasted out from drinking‚ Grendel knew it was time to sink his claws into them. After Grendel killed every
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Upon you is both Grendel’s arm and head whom I defeated bare-handed. My fellow Hrothgar was in need as this monster destroyed the great hall of Herot. I lay awake‚ waiting for this gruesome monster to enter the hall. Grendel could not stand a chance as I had ripped his arm out of his socket. To show proof of my victory‚ Grendel’s arm hung above on the wall of Herot. In honor of the great Beowulf‚ thy name was recognized as a hero by all in a song‚ shared by other ancient heroes. I hope thou keep it
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“Beowulf‚” King Hrothgar’s hall has been deserted for twelve years. In a short essay‚ tell why the hall has been deserted. Be sure to include specific examples from the text. What happened to those who ventured into the hall during those 12 years? What was the cause of this? At what time of day did these events take place? Explain. A. A. The monster Grendel is the reason for the hall being abandoned B. Grendel attacked the hall at night. C. Grendel killed any men left in the hall at night. D. Hrothgar
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