Grendel
This causes Grendel to enter Hrothgar's mead hall the first time.
What is noise/partying/sound of joy?
What is the magical sword made by the giants?
What happens to Beowulf's followers?
They run away.
This man came to kill Grendel.
Who is Beowulf?
Long narrative poem that tells a story of a hero.
What is an epic poem?
Why doesn't Beowulf use weapons against Grendel?
Because Grendel doesn't use weapons. To make it a fair fight.
Descended from this original murderer.
Who is Cain?
Helps Beowulf kill the dragon.
Who is Wiglaf?
This man is the king of the Danes.
Who is Hrothgar?
Literary term for archetypal character who displays extraordinary strength, honor, goes on a quest... etc.
Who is an epic hero?
The length of time Grendel terrorizes the mead hall.
What is 12 years?
She killed this person in the mead hall.
Who is Hrothgar's best friend?
What is the reasoning behind helping Beowulf kill the dragon by the warrior who helps him?
What is loyalty/honor?
These are Beowulf's people, their nationality.
Who are the Geats?
Descriptive adjectives or phrases used repeatedly with or in place of a noun or proper name
What is Kenning?
Takes this from Grendel after defeating Grendel's mother.
What is Grendel's head?
This caused the men waiting by the lake to believe that he is dead.
Beowulf has been king for this long before the dragon attacks.
What is 50 years?
Who is Grendel or Grendel's mother?
Elaborately extended comparisons relating heroic events to simple, everyday events
What is epic simile?
The mead hall that was terrorized by Grendel.
What is Herot?
This sword failed to kill Grendel's mother.
What is Hrunting?
Beowulf is buried in this after death.
What is a barrow/burial mound/tower?
Author of Beowulf.
Who is anonymous?
Meaning of "in media res."
What is "in the middle of things / of the story"?