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because beowulf killed her son grendel
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Grendel's mother appears in the story as a revenge-driven character seeking retribution for her son's death at the hands of Beowulf. She represents the theme of maternal vengeance and the cycle of violence sparked by her son's killing. Her presence adds depth to the conflict and challenges Beowulf's heroism.
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Where does grendels mother live?
A swamp
What did Beowulf do after beheading grendels mother?
he dies later on
What is the setting in the battle with grendels mother?
Underwater, in a lake.
Why does Beowulf fight grendels mother?
Under water, where Grendel's mother lived.
What happens to the blade itself after killing Grendels mother?
The Sword breaks
Why has grendals mother come to heorot?
To steal back Grendels arm
What did Grendels mother look like?
i know that it starts with a "C" but i forgot his name
What happens in section XIX in Beowolff?
grendels mother goes to heorot to avenge her sons death
How did Beowulf find Grendels mother?
Beowulf followed Grendel's mother's tracks to her underwater lair after she attacked Heorot. He dove into the lake and ultimately battled and killed her with the help of a magical sword he found in her lair.
What are the 3 conflcits in Beowulf?
Fighting Grendel, Grendels mother and the dragon once he returns home to Geatland and is crowned king.
Why does the dragon in Beowulf become angry an scorch the countryside?
The dragon is beowulfs song which most people don't' know cause it doesn't really tell you... and the golden horn Beowulf got from the king is a symbol. If Grendels mother has it he shall not attach but it soon comes back to it's owner and it comes back to Beowulf when he becomes king. So Beowulf and Grendels mother got to gather and he gave her another son, he just couldn't help it. so Beowulf really doesn't kill Grendels mother he just says he does.....
In the book Beowulf what does grendels mom give Beowulf?
She gave Beowulf Grendels claw.
