Beowulf had no help he slaughtered Grendel on his own in the fen.
Beowulf brought 14 men with him to Heorot to help King Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel.
Beowulf took 14 men with him to help King Hrothgar
He takes 14 of the mightiest men with him
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Beowulf travels to Heorot because he learned that a great monster has been killing Hrothgar's men. He wanted to test his skill and bravery against Grendel.
Beowulf travels to Heorot because he heard tales of Grendel and the deaths of Hrothgar's men. He wants to defeat Grendel, these motivations show that he desires to prove his strength and the might of the Geats.
Grendel, a monster associated with Cain, attacks the king's men who are celebrating in a mead-hall
In Beowulf section 5-8, Beowulf arrives in Denmark and explains his mission to King Hrothgar, offering to help defeat the monster Grendel. Beowulf and his men are welcomed and celebrate in the mead hall Heorot. Grendel attacks that night, with Beowulf successfully engaging him in battle and tearing off his arm.
In sections XIX-XXI of Beowulf, the hero Beowulf fights and defeats the dragon that is terrorizing his kingdom. Despite his victory, Beowulf is mortally wounded in the battle. Beowulf's death marks the end of an era and the passing of a great warrior.
Hrothgar's guards insist on taking Beowulf's weapons as a symbol of trust during his visit to Heorot. Beowulf agrees to this request, showing his respect for the king and his willingness to follow local customs. Beowulf trusts in his own strength and abilities to protect himself and his men without weapons if necessary.
“Staggering under the weight of Grendel’s skull,Too heavy for fewer than four of them to handle-Two on each side of the spear jammed through it . . . “
Grendel killed 30 men in the first chapter of Beowulf because he was enraged by the noise and merriment coming from Heorot, the mead hall where the men were celebrating. Grendel, who lived nearby in the marshes, was disturbed by the joyful sounds and sought revenge by attacking the warriors at night.
Beowulf had a strong and loyal relationship with his men, who looked up to him as a leader and hero. They followed him willingly into battle, trusting in his strength, bravery, and wisdom to lead them to victory. Beowulf also cared for his men, providing for their needs and sharing in their triumphs and losses.
Beowulf assembles a group of fourteen men to accompany him on his journey to fight Grendel.