Characters - Arrival of the Hero
One of Hrothgar's thanes
Wulfgar
What qualifications did Beowulf boast about when he went to see Hrothgar?
Fought Monsters
Helped his fellow warriors
Wulfing warrior killed by Edgetho
Hathlaf
How does the author describe Unferth
Angry, bitter, threatening, Jealous of Bewoulf, drunk and does not have his story straight
What does Beowulf's swimming match with Brecca tell you about Beowulf
He is strong and loyal; he decided to stay with Brecca rather than leave him; killed the monsters in the sea
Danish King
Hrothgar's older brother
Herger
What proof does Beowulf offer when he says he will kill Grendel?
His people saw his strength and him come back from war
He chased giants and monsters
One of Hrothgar's thanes (servants)
Bitter personality
Unferth
Why does Unferth challenge / try to humiliate Beowulf?
He is jealous of Beowulf and his glory
How does the author describe Wethlow?
honored; well dressed; wise
Beowulf's Grandfather
Hrethel
Why doesn't Beowulf want to fight Grendel with a sword
He wants to beat Grendel and prove that he is the strongest
Beowulf's childhood friend
Brecca
What does Beowulf reveal about Unferth when he explains the swimming match with Brecca
He is drunk and does not have his story straight; he also killed his brother
What was Beowulf's purpose in coming to Herot
To win the good will of the people or die in battle
Beowulf's Father
Edgetho
Who does Beowulf want to decide the winner of the Battle with Grendel
He wants God to decide the winner
Unferth's father
Eclaf
How would you compare Beowulf to Unferth
Beowulf - strong, loyal
Unferth - bitter, threatening, jealous, liar
What does Hrothgar promise Beowulf if he is able to kill Grendel
His Throne
Beowulf's cousin
Higlac
Why is Beowulf willing to help Hrothgar?
He wants glory; wants to become king and wants to leave a legacy; he owes it to his family
Hrothgar's wife
Wethlow
Hrothgar sat happily watching Beowulf; Hrothgar believes Grendel can be killed and also believed in Beowulf's strength
What did Hrothgar and Wethlow do for Beowulf in the mead hall?
Throw him a feast