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The coast-guard challenges Beowulf and his men because he is suspicious of their arrival, since they are armed and appear as warriors. He is responsible for protecting the coast and is wary of potential threats or invaders. By challenging them, he is verifying their intentions and assessing whether they come in peace or with hostile intent.
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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.
Beowulf pretended to sleep in order to take Grendel by surprise?
What is the name of the coastguard officer who takes Beowulf and his men to Hrothgar? ... How does Beowulf surprise Grendel? Beowulf pretends he is asleep and surprise attacks Grendel. Who does Beowulf watch Grendel kill and eat?
When Beowulf and his men arrive at Herot (line 225-233) what did Beowulf instruct his men to do?
Beowulf instructed his men to wait outside while he and his trusted warriors went inside Herot to meet with King Hrothgar. He wanted to show respect and humility by approaching the king without his men, demonstrating his bravery and willingness to face challenges alone.
In what way does Unferth one of Lord Hrothgar's men challenge Beowulf apex?
Unferth challenges Beowulf's reputation by bringing up an incident where Beowulf lost a swimming match to Breca. Unferth questions Beowulf's bravery and boasts about his own abilities, trying to diminish Beowulf's accomplishments. Beowulf responds by defending his honor and recounting his past victories in battle.
In what way does unferth one of Lord Hrothgars men challenge Beowulf?
Unferth challenges Beowulf's reputation by bringing up a swimming contest where Beowulf lost to a childhood friend named Breca. Unferth implies that Beowulf is not as great or heroic as he claims to be, by suggesting that he didn't win the contest fairly.
How many men does Beowulf assemble?
Beowulf assembles a group of fourteen men to accompany him on his journey to fight Grendel.
What was Beowulf and his men ordered to leave outside?
Beowulf and his men were ordered to leave their weapons and armor outside when they entered the mead hall of King Hrothgar in the epic poem Beowulf.
What were Beowulf's 11 men called?
Beowulf's 11 men were called the Geats. They were a tribe from southern Sweden and were loyal warriors who accompanied Beowulf on his journey to fight Grendel.
How many men did Beowulf bring to Heorot?
Beowulf had no help he slaughtered Grendel on his own in the fen.
Does Beowulf's men help fight against the dragon?
No, Beowulf's men were instructed by Beowulf to stay outside the cave while Beowulf foolishly went inside to fight alone. When the dragon comes out, however, all of his men run away in fear except for a warrior named Wiglaf.
How many of Beowulf's men is Grendel able to kill?
Grendel is able to kill 30 of Beowulf's men in the mead-hall, Heorot.
What was the relationship between Beowulf and his men?
Beowulf's men trust him unconditionally and follow him into battle. When Grendel attacks them in Heorot, Beowulf stands to battle Grendel. Though Grendel has already killed one of the men, the rest draw their swords and immediately try to help Beowulf.
