PLOT CH 1-24
This man questions the truthfulness of Beowulf’s claims to fame.
Who is Unferth?
Beowulf is injured in this way during his fight with the dragon.
What is that it bites him in the neck?
“You’re Beowulf, are you- the same boastful fool who fought a swimming match with Brecca… the waves ran you as they willed, and you struggled seven long nights to survive. And at the end victory was his, not yours.”
Who is Unferth?
Hrothgar rewards Beowulf and his Geat with wealth and treasure.
What is
“A lord/leader must be generous”?
This literary device appears in every line of Beowulf and repeats the initial consonant sounds in words.
What is alliteration?
Beowulf brings these two things back to the surface of the lake after fighting Grendel’s mother.
What is Grendel’s severed head and the hilt of the melted sword?
Beowulf avenges Higlac’s death in battle by killing his killer in this way.
What is that Beowulf crushes/squeezes him until he pops?
“I wish I could show you, here in Herot, his corpse stretched on this floor!”
Who is Beowulf?
The story of Finn and Hengest is retold during the banquet celebrating Grendel’s death.
What is
“Battles were often retold in song, sung by scops”?
This device is a two-word, compound metaphor such as “ring-giver”, “battle-sweat”, or “hell-serf”.
What is a kenning?
This character is juxtaposed with Beowulf, teaching him how to be.
Who is Sigmund?
The thief who steals the cup from the dragon does this with it.
What is buy his freedom?
“Beowulf, best of soldiers, let me take you to my heart, make you my son too, and love you…”
Who is Hrothgar?
Grendel is unable to harm Hrothgar’s throne.
What is “Christian influence written over pagan beliefs”?
The epic poem of Beowulf was probably written down in this century.
What is the 8th Century (700s)?
These are the two possible reasons which cause Beowulf to fight Grendel, hand-to-hand, with no weapons.
1. Arrogance
2. Honor/Fair Play
These two women are juxtaposed- one cruel and ambitious, the other welcoming and noble.
Who are Modthrith and Higd?
“…And yet you’ve offered no password, no sign from my prince… You! Tell me your name, and your father’s…”
Who is the Coastguard?
Beowulf denies the crown when Higlac dies, urging Higlac’s son to take it.
What is “Thanes pledge loyalty to lord/leader”?
This is the name for the Anglo-Saxon alphabet.
What is FUTHARK?
For killing Grendel, Hrothgar awards these four (4) gifts to Beowulf.
1.Banner
2.Helmet
3.Sword
4.Coat of Mail
Wiglaf becomes king after Beowulf dies, signified by this last act of Beowulf.
What is the passing of his collar, sword, and armor?
“…when the brave Geats hear how you bolted and ran, none of your race will have anything left but their lives…”
Who is Wiglaf?
Beowulf bears no remorse for the loss of his one Geat killed by Grendel.
What is “Death in battle should be praised”?
This word is the Anglo-Saxon term for fate or doom.
What is the word “wyrd”?