Grendel Attacks the Danes
What is the reason Grendel attacks the Danes?
He's jealous and they're being too loud.
What is Beowulf most known for?
Monster Killing.
What did Beowulf end up doing to Grendel's arm?
Ripped his arm off and hung it up in Herot.
Who came back to retrieve Grendel's arm?
Grendel's mother.
What was the Dragons major strength?
Breathed fire.
Who is Grendel a descendant of?
Cain.
What is Beowulf fighting for?
Fame & Glory.
Where did Grendel go back to after his death?
Hell.
What was the reason behind Grendel's mother retrieving Grendel's arm?
Revenge against Beowulf and to avenge her son.
What was the purpose of the dragons anger?
The Danes stole the dragons treasure.
What was the duration of Grendel's attacks on Herot?
12 years.
Where is Beowulf from?
Geatland.
Why couldn't the men's ancestral swords penetrate Gendel?
Grendal had bewitched all men's weapons.
Where is the Water Witches lair?
At the bottom of the lake.
What was the name of the guy who helped Beowulf?
Wiglaf.
What could Grendel not touch?
"Hrothgar's glorious throne, protected by God".
What is the significance of Herot?
It's the largest mead hall in the Danes.
Describe how they prepared for Grendel's appearance in Herot.
Fake slumber.
What was special about the sword Beowulf used to murder Grendel's mother?
The giants blessed the sword.
What was the purpose of Wiglaf's speech?
To shame the men who left Beowulf's side during the battle and to explain their privilege working along-side Beowulf and his army.
What was the outcome of Cain and Abel's feud?
Cain murdered Abel.
Why did Beowulf not want to use weapons against Grendel?
Grendel didn't; he wanted to make it a fair fight.
How did Beowulf lure Grendel to his death?
Sacrificed one of his warriors.
What was Beowulf's trophy?
The heads of Grendel and his mother.
What was the outcome of Beowulf's death after the battle?
Wiglaf became leader of soldiers and a tower was built in his honor.