Grendel
From whom in the Bible is Grendel a descendant of?
Cain (first murderer in the Bible)
Why did Beowulf choose to fight Grendel with his bare hands?
Grendel was using his bare hands and Beowulf wanted to show it was an equal fight.
In what way does Grendel's mother avenge her son's death?
In a cowardly manner as she only kills one person.
What triggers the dragon to attack, beginning this fight?
A jeweled cup was stolen from the dragon.
What two religions are seen in Beowulf?
Christianity and Paganism.
How does Grendel think he is improving mankind?
By making them think and scheme.
How is Grendel injured during this fight with Beowulf?
Grendel's arm is ripped off.
Who was killed By Grendel's mother?
Aschere (friend of king Hrothgar)
Why does Beowulf want to fight the dragon alone?
Beowulf believes no one else can accomplish this daring task as he can depsite his age.
Who wrote down the story of Beowulf?
What is the presence Grendel begins to feel when he is in darkness?
evil
Why does Beowulf wait, allowing Grendel to kill one of the Geats before he attacks Grendel?
Beowulf wanted to see the outcome of Grendel killing a Geat so that he would be able to see Grendel's strategy.
What weapon does Beowulf end up using against Grendel's mother?
"Hrunting" or a sword that belonged to Unferth's family for years upon years.
What was the appearance of the dragon?
The dragon was scaly, coiling, fire-breathing, and appears to symbolize, evil, death, and Satan.
Where does Beowulf take place?
Denmark, Sweden, Scandinavia
How does Grendel percieve mankind?
To be proud, vain, hopeful, dogmatic, and unobservant to the world around him.
How does Beowulf differ from the other soldiers whom Grendel has attacked?
He actually had the strength and bravery to fight and kill Grendel.
What does Beowulf return to the surface with?
The head of Grendel and the sword hilt.
How does the dragon perceive mankind?
It perceives man as absurd, insane, selfish, and hypocritical.
What are two key literary components in Beowulf?
Kennings and Alliterations.
Why is Grendel hard headed and have a narrow-minded vision
because he does not want to accept what the dragon is saying to him about new beliefs that could potentially save his life since the dragon knows the future.
How is the battle between Beowulf and Grendel an example of good versus evil?
Grendel was evil because he killed people and caused destruction while Beowulf was doing good by protecting his people and putting his life on the line.
How does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother?
He sees a sword hanging on the wall - a massive sword hammered by giants, strong and blessed with their magic. He takes this sword and is able to kill her although all that remains of the sword is the hilt (the handle).
How is this battle different from his battle with Grendel and Grendel's mother?
Beowulf is older, he has to use weapons, he is fighting for the Geats instead of the Danes, and he dies at the end of this battle.
What does Beowulf represent?
Bravery, loyalty to men, fighting ability, generosity, and kindness which are all listed in the final four lines of the poem