The Story
It is thought that Beowulf was written between these centuries:
11th and 14th.
What does Beowulf take as a trophy from Grendel?
He takes his shoulder, arm, and talon to hang in Herot.
Who is Beowulf?
Prince/ Hero/ Protagonist/ Ruler of Geats
The major THEME of the story is that "good _____ _____ _____ ______."
will always overcome evil.
How long did Grendel cause problems to the Danes for?
12 winters/ 12 years.
This is considered to be what type of literature? (Culturally)
Anglo-Saxon.
Where does Beowulf battle Grendel?
In Herot Hall.
Who is Grendel born of?
He is born of a monster and Cain.
What was one of the main reasons Beowulf and his crew of warriors would defeat monsters?
For great riches/ treasures.
Beowulf says he won't use weapons to defeat Grendel because...
Grendel uses no weapons.
This type of writing is called an...
Epic.
What causes Beowulf to go back to Denmark to help Hrothgar for a second time?
The need to kill Grendel's Mother.
Who is Hrothgar?
He is King of the Danes.
What is the reason that Grendel could not harm Hrothgar's throne?
It was protected by God.
What does the word "purge" mean?
To get rid of or to remove.
We read how many cantos of the story...
Eight.
What ultimately kills Grendel's mother?
A magical sword.
The dragon is...
The dragon is Beowulf's last battle.
What is the purpose of this type of writing? (There are three reasons people write)
To entertain!
What does this line mean?
From every side, trying to open / A path for his evil soul
They were trying to remove him or get him out.
The story has been translated into ___ languages.
65 +
What is the dragon protecting from everyone?
His treasure.
Wiglaf is...
Wiglaf is who Beowulf gives his rmor to as he is dying and passes on his duties to.
Wiglaf's main purpose in the story is to show an example of the character trait of _____.
Loyalty.
What does the line mean? “the monster’s thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws”
The monster is smart.