Characters
A Brave Geatish warrior who travels to Denmark to help King Hrothgar.
Who is Beowulf?
The death and funeral of Beowulf.
What was the farewell?
Courageously facing danger to protect others.
What is heroism?
Descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures
What is imagery?
A gathering place where warriors eat, drink, and celebrate.
What is a Mead Hall?
King of the Danes; Kingdom is attacked by Grendel.
Who is Hrothgar?
He is defeated and his arm is torn off.
What happened when Beowulf battled Grendel?
Remaining faithful and supportive during difficult times.
What is loyalty?
An object or idea representing a deeper meaning.
What is Symbolism?
What a person leaves behind after death.
What is a Legacy?
Monster who attacks Hrogthgar's warriors
Who is Grendel?
He travels to here to help King Hrothgar.
Why did Beowulf arrive in Denmark?
The ability to face fear or danger bravely.
What is courage?
How an author develops a characters traits.
A proud statement made about one's achievements or abilities.
What is a boast?
Monster who seeks revenge for Grendel's death
Who is Grendel's mother
The treasure that is discovered after the dragon is defeated.
What are "The Spoils"?
The struggle between righteousness and wrongdoing.
What is good vs. evil?
The authors attitude or feeling towards the subject.
What is Tone?
Showing great courage and bravery, especially in death.
What is valor?
Loyal warrior who helps Beowulf fight the dragon
Who is Wiglaf?
Beowulf becomes king of the Geats
What happened after Grendel's mother is defeated?
Giving up something valuable for others.
What is sacrifice?
Hints about events that happen later.
What is Foreshadowing?
A payment made to a victim's family for a death.
What is a weirgild?