Character List
Demon descendant of Cain; terrorized the Danes
Who is Grendel?
"The dragon leaped with pain, thrashed and beat him, spouting murderous flames."
What sound device is used in this portion of the text?
What is an onomatopoeia?
This group of people chose to leave instead of waiting to see if Beowulf killed Grendel's mother.
Who were the Danes?
Wiglaf’s father
Who is Wexstan?
Group of Vikings from Denmark
Who are the Danes?
A two word metaphor
What is a kenning?
Beowulf chose to sail across the seas and go to see King Hrothgar because he wanted to help him rid Herot of who?
Who is Grendel?
Hrothgar's soldier that doubted Beowulf's bravery and abilities
Who is Unferth?
Warriors from Geatland
Who are the Geats?
Arrogance; excessive pride which often leads to a downfall
What is hubris?
This soldier is the only soldier that stayed to aid Beowulf in his final battle.
Who is Wiglaf?
Beowulf’s successor as king
Who is Wiglaf?
Hero of the poem; the strongest of the Geats
Who is Beowulf?
Which figurative device is used in this phrase, "The Heaves weep."
Beowulf expected his soldiers to exhibit comitatus which is a highly valued Anglo-Saxon quality similar to...
What is loyalty?
Beowulf's uncle, King of the Geats
Who is Higlac?
Demon monster who seeks vengeance for son’s death
Who is Grendel's mother?
Which figurative device is being used in the following portion from the passage?
"The ship foamed through the sea like a bird."
What is a simile?
Beowulf wanted a tower built in his honor for what reason?
What is remembrance?
Beowulf's father
Who is Edgetho?