Vocab
give term for: A cave
Lair
Who is the main antagonist in this section?
Unferth
Aeschere
Grendel's Mother
Who is Grendel's Mother
What is the name of the Mead Hall of King Hrothgar?
What is Heorot
“...writhing sea-dragons and monsters slouching on slopes by the cliff, serpents and wild things…”
emphasizes the dangerous and monstrous water
What is Imagery
Give term for: brutal; gross
What is gruesome
Who is a warrior in Hrothgar’s court?
Unferth
Aeshere
Beowulf
Who is Unferth
Where is Beowulf from?
What is Geatland
“He heaved his war-sword high”
creates rhythm and emphasizes heroic action
What is Alliteration
Give term for: To eat greedily
What is to Gorge
Who is Hrothgar’s trusted advisor and friend?
Unferth
Aeschere
Grendel's Mother
Aeschere
Why did Beowulf come to Denmark?
To help King Hrothgar by defeating a bloodthirsty monster, Grendel.
The underwater lair = a descent into death and chaos
the sword forged by giants = divine aid or fate stepping in
What is symbolism
Definition of Writhing
What is squirming in pain
Who gives Beowulf his sword?
Unferth
Where is Grendel's Mom's lair? (The battle location)
Where is under the monster infested lake
What are "sea-brutes"
Sea monsters
Definition of Loathsome
What is hatred or disgust
Who is killed by Grendel’s mother in revenge for her son’s death?
Aeschere
Where do Grendel and his mother live(general)?
Where is the marshes
“sea-brutes” or “war-gear”
used to enhance poem instead of using simple words like “monsters” or “armor”
What are Kennings