Heroism & Honor
This Geatish warrior travels to Denmark to help King Hrothgar defeat Grendel.
Who is Beowulf
This monster terrorizes Heorot Hall until Beowulf confronts him.
Who is Grendel?
Grendel is described as a descendant of this biblical figure.
Who is Cain?
This Danish king welcomes Beowulf and needs help defending his hall.
Who is Hrothgar?
“Fate often saves an undoomed man” reflects this theme in Beowulf.
What is fate
This knight accepts the Green Knight’s challenge, showing courage and loyalty to King Arthur.
Who is Sir Gawain?
Gawain must complete this journey to fulfill his promise to the Green Knight.
What is traveling to the Green Chapel?
This mysterious figure challenges King Arthur’s court during a New Year’s feast.
Who is the Green Knight
This lord hosts Gawain and secretly tests his honesty.
Who is Lord Bertilak?
Gawain’s shield bears this symbol representing truth and virtue
What is the pentangle?
After losing his kingdom and wife, this king shows endurance by surviving alone in the wilderness.
Who is Sir Orfeo?
Sir Orfeo endures years of hardship living in this place after losing his wife.
What is the forest
Heurodis is taken to this magical realm ruled by a fairy king.
What is the Otherworld (or fairy kingdom)?
Heurodis is the wife of this king who journeys to rescue her.
Who is Sir Orfeo?
Sir Orfeo uses this skill to win back his wife from the fairy king.
What is playing the harp(or music)?
Beowulf proves his honor by choosing to fight Grendel without this common warrior tool.
What is a weapon?
Beowulf’s final test is battling this deadly creature late in life.
What is a dragon?
This enchanted weapon allows Beowulf to defeat Grendel’s mother.
What is the giant’s sword?
This loyal warrior helps Beowulf fight the dragon when others flee.
Who is Wiglaf?
Beowulf’s final speech before fighting the dragon reflects this concern.
What is legacy
Gawain’s acceptance of this magical item ultimately challenges his code of honor.
What is the green girdle
Gawain faces temptation during this three-day test involving this lord’s wife.
What is the seduction
The Green Knight’s survival after decapitation is explained by this hidden identity.
Who is Lord Bertilak
Morgan le Fay is connected to the Green Knight as the one who orchestrates this test.
What is the challenge to test Arthur’s court
Gawain’s confession about the girdle reveals this internal conflict.
What is the struggle between honesty and self-preservation?