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In beowulf What happens the first night the danes return to sleep in herot?
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Grendel's mom comes for revenge and takes a person, but she gets scared and runs away with him and with Grendel's arm
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Who is Beowulf in the story Beowulf?
The king of the Danes. He was the first liberator in the poem which foreshadows the hero in Beowulf.
Who is danes in Beowulf?
In Beowulf, the Danes are a tribe ruled by King Hrothgar. They live in Heorot, a great mead hall that is attacked by the monster Grendel. Beowulf comes to help the Danes by defeating Grendel and his mother.
Who was the first great king of the danes in Beowulf?
JOSEPH
Where did Beowulf take place?
The story takes place in the land of the Danes and the land of the Geats. The land of the Danes is modern day Denmark and the land of the Geats is modern day southern Sweden. In the 5th and 6th century those areas would be part of Scandinavia.
What surprises Grendel when he first comes into contact with Beowulf?
Grendel is surprised by Beowulf's strength and fearlessness in their first encounter. He expects an easy victory as he has been terrorizing the Danes unopposed, but Beowulf proves to be a formidable opponent.
What are the first things Beowulf tells hrothgar when they meet for the first ti me?
Beowulf introduces himself to Hrothgar and explains that he has come to offer his assistance in defeating the monster Grendel that has been terrorizing the Danes. Beowulf also mentions his father's relationship with Hrothgar in the past, highlighting their familial connection.
Who was Shield Sheaf son in Beowulf?
Shield Sheafson in Beowulf is the father of Beowulf. He is the legendary founder of the Danish royal lineage and is portrayed as a great warrior and ruler.
What happens when Beowulf first arrives on the shore of Hrothgar's lands?
A watchman questions Beowulf to make sure he isn't an invader.
What happens first. a stepped leader or the return stroke?
A Stepped Ladder happens first.
What does Beowulf ask for when he arrives in the kingdom of the danes?
Beowulf asks King Hrothgar to allow him and his men to defeat the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the people of the kingdom for years. He offers to fight Grendel without weapons, using only his strength and skill to defeat the creature.
How many years did Grendel continue to attack before Beowulf arrived?
Grendel attacked Heorot for 12 winters before Beowulf arrived to confront him.
Why is this first attack so successful in Beowulf?
It was pretty successful. Grendel broke into Heorot at night and killed thirty danes. He drank their blood and brought their head shome as trophies. Not bad for a monster's night out!
