Beowulf Characters
Who is Hrothgar?
King of the Danes
Who is Allison's husband?
The Carpenter (John)
What does Beowulf do when he sees Grendel's body in the lair?
cuts off Grendel's head
Where are the pilgrims going?
To Canterbury/Shrine of St. Thomas Becket
Who is the author of Beowulf?
Unknown
Who is Beowulf? Where is he from?
Hero, Main Character
Geatland, Southern Sweden
Name two upper class characters
Monk, Friar, Knight, Wife of Bath
What wound does Beowulf inflict on Grendel?
He rips Grendel's arm off
He is a scholar (predicts the weather)
During medieval times, gentleman and knights must adhere to this code.
Chivalry
Who built Herot?
Hrothgar
The character who loves pubs and telling raunchy stories
The Miller
What object is stolen from the dragon?
A jeweled cup
Why does the Wife of Bath tell her specific tale?
To argue that women benefit from life experience and ultimately wanted to be treated as equals to men.
What language was The Canterbury Tales written in?
Middle English
Who gives Hrunting to Beowulf?
Unferth
Commits a crime against a maiden
A Knight (The Wife of Bath's Tale)
What saves Beowulf's life from Grendel's mothers near-fatal attack?
His mail shirt
Summarize the terms of the pilgrims' competition.
Each will tell two tales during their pilgrimage. They will draw lots to see who goes first. The person who tells the best story will win a dinner. Any complainers will have to pay for the trip.
Who is Hrothgar's wife?
Welthow
Beowulf's lone warrior who stays by his side
Wiglaf
A religious man with boils on his face
The Summoner
How does Beowulf die? (Be specific!)
Dragon's fangs cause a fatal wound
What time of year are the pilgrims on their trip.
April/March - springtime
What is the name of the only Dane killed by Grendel's mother?
Esher