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What happens in section XIX in Beowolff?
grendels mother goes to heorot to avenge her sons death
How does Grendels mother mourn the death of her son?
In the EPIC of Beowulf, she was slain by a sword made for a giant and sliced her head clean off in one clean cut.
What is beowulfs reaction to hrothgars grief?
He tells him to mourn the death of his counselor and then go avenge him.
Does the behavior of grendels mother seem as wicked or unreasonable as grendels behavior?
It is a matter of opinion regarding whether or not the behavior of Grendel's mother seems as wicked or unreasonable as Grendel's behavior. Grendel's mother was simply avenging the death of her son, so many would argue she wasn't as wicked.
What happened after grendels death?
After Grendel's death, his mother seeks revenge on Beowulf by attacking Heorot Hall. Beowulf then ventures into her underwater lair to defeat her as well. Beowulf emerges victorious and returns home a hero, receiving many honors and gifts for his bravery.
Who does grendel's mother take after her attack on herot?
Grendel's Claw (Arm) & Hroghgar's Closest Friend
How is Beowulf method of killing grendels mother ironic?
Beowulf kills Grendel's mother by using her own weapon, a giant's sword, against her. This is ironic because he defeats her with the very weapon she was planning to use against him. Additionally, he avenges Grendel's death by killing his mother in the same manner that Grendel killed Hrothgar's men.
Why does Hrothgar ask Beowlf to battle Grendels mother?
Hrothgar asks Beowulf to battle Grendel's mother because she is seeking revenge for Grendel's death, posing a new threat to the kingdom. Beowulf's bravery and skill in defeating Grendel make him the best candidate for facing this new challenge.
Why does grendal's mother attack the danes?
Grendel's mother attacks the Danes in retaliation for the death of her son, Grendel, who was killed by Beowulf. She seeks vengeance for the harm done to her family and to protect her own kind from further harm. Her attack is driven by a desire for retribution and the instinct to protect her own.
What emotion is shared by Beowulf and Grendels mother based on their actions?
Both Beowulf and Grendel's mother are driven by revenge. Beowulf seeks revenge for Grendel's attacks on Heorot, while Grendel's mother seeks revenge for her son's death. Their actions are fueled by a desire to seek retribution for perceived wrongs, making revenge a shared emotion between them.
Why does grendels mother take only one soldier from herot?
Grendel's mother takes only one soldier from Herot as vengeance for her son Grendel's death. She wants to inflict pain and create fear among the people of Herot after the loss of her son. Taking a single soldier can also be seen as a calculated move to emphasize her power and dominance.
Whom does Grendels mother kill?
Grendel's mother kills Hrothgar's best friend.
