Larger than life character, celebrated for his accomplishments
What is legendary hero
100
Good and valor triumphs over evil
What is theme of Beowulf
100
When fighting Grendel, Beowulf uses this as his weapons
What is his bare hands
100
Grendel is spawned from the "slime conceived by a pair of those monsters born of Cain..." (Line 19-20) showing this
What is pagan values and beliefs
100
The repetition of the consonant sound at the beginning of sequential words.
What is alliteration
200
Telling of accomplishments, skills, great virtues and humilty
What is epic heroes boast
200
While dying, after fighting the dragon, Beowulf requests a tower be built in his name and gives a golden necklace to this man
Who is Wiglaf ... Bonus 100 pts the gift of the necklace symbolizes what
200
Caused bright light to fill the lair, symbolizing evil is destroyed
What is the killing of Grendel's mother
200
Grendel's mother fights back; Beowulf finds and uses a blessed sword and killed her, thanks to God's judgment, showing this
What is Christian ideals and values
200
Breaks for breaths in the middle of lines
What is cesauras
300
Beowulf is larger than life and is remembered in tales from long ago tells the reader Beowulf is this
What is legends hero
300
Loyalty and kinship, and good will triumph over evil are examples of this
What is themes and motifs of Beowulf
300
Way the poet gives credit for Beowulf's victory over Grendel's mother
What is God's judgement
300
God's judgement tips what the poet gives credit of Beowulf's victory over Grendle's mother demonstrates this
What is Christian values and beliefs
300
A metaphorical phrase replacing a phrase
What is kennings
400
Leadership qualities, military prowess, wisdom and a respected father are values of this
What is warrior culture
400
The reason Beowulf and his men travel to Herot
What is rid Herot of the evil monster Grenel
400
Beowulf's final battle
What is the dragon
400
Fate will decide if one lives or dies exemplifies this
What is pagan ideals and beliefs
400
A traveling poet and performer
What is minstrel
500
Used as an epic device, speaking in a serious manner, telling the reader of Beowulf as a hero
Who is the watchman
500
The monster's / Thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws.... The monster is
Who is Grendel
500
How Beowulf is able to kill Grendel's mother and behead Grendel's dead body
What is the blessed sword found in Mother's lair
500
There are monsters within the story, spend from evil; spell cast to blunt mortal weapons; the blessed sword which can tear the monsters' skin; the bright light filling the lair symbolizing evil is banished
What is blend of both Pagan and Christian values and beliefs