What does Hrothgar ask Beowulf to do How does Beowulf respond to Hrothgar and lament What similarities do we see in Hrothgar and Grendel and mother?

Answer 1

Hrothgar asks Beowulf to help him defeat the monster Grendel that has been terrorizing his kingdom. Beowulf responds to Hrothgar by vowing to protect his people and rid them of the monster. He laments about how Grendel has caused so much destruction and sorrow, and how he wishes to avenge the death of Hrothgar's people. There are several similarities between Hrothgar and Grendel and Grendel's mother. Both Hrothgar and Grendel are powerful warriors, and their actions are motivated by a desire for power and revenge. Both are also willing to take drastic measures to protect their people, such as Hrothgar building the great hall of Heorot, and Grendel and his mother attacking the hall. Both are also feared by the people of their kingdom, as they are seen as powerful and dangerous forces.

Answer 2

Hrothgar asks Beowulf to rid his kingdom of the monster Grendel. Beowulf responds confidently, boasting of his strength and willingness to defeat the beast. Both Hrothgar and Grendel's mother experience profound grief and suffering: Hrothgar from the attacks on his kingdom, and Grendel's mother from the loss of her son. They both seek revenge for their pain, leading to a cycle of violence.