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Why does Beowulf insist that โmy hands alone shall fight for meโ?
Fate; weapons won't help or hurt him or Grendel, it's already decided what the outcome will be.
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What impression of Beowulf does the poet convey through Beowulfโs opening remarks to Hrothgar?
โThe days of my youth have been filled with gloryโ Cocky, pompous
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From reading lines 120-123, what characteristics do you think the fourteen men that Beowulf chose to accompany him had in common?
Mightiest, bravest, best - warriors whose only purpose is to fight
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In lines 105-108, how does the poet describe Healfdaneโs son?
He is mentally tormented by Grendelโs 12 year reign of terror
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Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar?
He heard of Grendelโs terror and knew he could end it
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List one of Beowulf's previous victories.
multiple wars; 5 giants; ocean monsters
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What is the significance of Beowulfโs statement, โFate will unwind as it mustโ?
His belief in fate will lead to his downfall or his victory.
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What traits of an epic hero does Beowulf appear to possess?
Universally loved, infamous for his fights, winning record, strong, brave, etc.
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Note that Hrothgar delivers a long speech to Beowulf in lines 190-224. What values are reflected in this speech?
Family and loyalty
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What is the effect of having Beowulf describe his own great deeds?
Makes you wonder if he is exaggerating or if he really is that epic of a hero
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Lines 160-189: What is Beowulf asking of Hrothgar?
I alone will defeat Grendel. No Weapons, because fate. If I die, send my armor back to my people.
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Lines 145-147 describe Herot. What can you infer about how life used to be in Herot, and how it is now?
โBest of all mead hallsโ โDeserted and useless when the moon hangs in skiesโ โLight and life fleeing togetherโ
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