Beowulf's Adventures
Which monster does the hero, Beowulf, battle in the legendary underwater lair?
Who is Grendel's Mother
What is Herot.
Beowulf's noble warrior who accompanies him to fight the dragon.
Who is Wiglaf.
What kind of mead hall does King Hrothgar build for his warriors?
What is the greatest of all mead halls, coated with gold and safe from danger.
How many battles does Beowulf fight?
After Grendel's defeat, what part of the monster does Beowulf bring back to King Hrothgar as a trophy?
What is Grendel's entire arm including his shoulder.
Beowulf's homeland
What is Geatland
What 2 items Beowulf takes as "trophies" after the battle with Grendel's Mother?
What are Grendel's head and the end of the sword.
Where does the battle with the dragon take place?
Geatland and in a tower where the dragon lives.
Who does Grendel's Mother kill?
Who is one of King Hrothgar's best men and dear friend/cousin.
Beowulf's epic encounter with Grendel's mother takes place in what location? (use describing words)
What is murky, bloody, eerie, scary etc...
A long narrative poem is called?
What is an epic
The main theme of the graphic novel, Beowulf.
What is good vs. evil.
Who is the Danish king in who seeks Beowulf's help to rid his kingdom of the monster Grendel?
Who is King Hrothgar.
What is Beowulf rewarded with for his heroism?
What is lots of treasure and a sword.
Why does Beowulf fight Grendel without any weapons or armor?
He wanted to fight him as an equal and prove his strength.
Embodies and protects community values
Possesses supernatural traits
Identifies a need to go on a quest
Carries themself with confidence
What are Epic Hero Characteristics/Traits
What do most of Beowulf's warriors do when they see he is losing the battle with the dragon
They run away in fear.
What supernatural quality does Beowulf exhibit in the battle with Grendel's Mother?
What is swimming under the water without breathing.
What is a magical sword
Who is Grendel and Grendel's Mother a descendent to?
Who is Cain.
Who sails from Geatland to Denmark to help King Hrothgar?
Who is Beowulf
brotherhood, pack of brothers, warrior code
What is comitatus.
What are Beowulf's requests before he dies?
He appoints Wiglaf king.
He asks for a tower "Beowulf's Barrow" to be built for all to see.
For the men to gather the treasure left in the dragons tower.
Who becomes the next ruler of the Geats after Beowulf's death?
Who is Wiglaf
Who questions Beowulf's ability to defeat Grendel?
Who is Unferth