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Why was it harder for Beowulf to kill Grendels's mother than Grendel himself?
While Grendel's mother is hard for Beowulf to defeat, he IS able to use a sword, where as he has to battle Grendel bare handed.
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.
How did grendel die on the 1st battle of Beowulf?
Beowulf gets hold of Grendel arms. Grendel cant handle the pain and wants to return back to its den. But Beowulfs immence hands rip of Grendels and Beowulf slauters Beowulf.
The battle with Grendel and the battle with Grendels mother take place in very different settings How do these two settings differ?
In Beowulf, he is a static character, but in Grendel, he is a dynamic character.
What does Beowulf carry out of the lake?
Grendels arm If its after the fight with Grendel's Mother then he took Grendel's head, the sword-hilt of the sword he used to slay Grendel's mother and cut off Grendel's head, and of course Hrunting the sword he originally brought to slay Grendel's Mother which was ineffective against her tough hide.
How do the two settings between the battle with grendel and grendel's mother differ?
While Beowulf fights Grendel in Herot, a mead hall owned by Hrothgar (king of the Danes), he fights Grendel's mother in her underwater castle in a nearby lake.
Does Beowulf kill Grendel's mother in the poem?
Yes, Beowulf does fight Grendels mother, they fight in her lair. He chops off her head.
How many parts are they in Beowulf?
"Beowulf" consists of three main parts: the battle with Grendel, the battle with Grendel's mother, and the battle with the dragon. Each part highlights a different heroic feat of the protagonist, Beowulf.
What is the setting in the battle with grendels mother?
Underwater, in a lake.
Where did Beowulf and Grendel's mother fight?
Beowulf and Grendel's mother fought in her underwater lair at the bottom of a dark, eerie mere (a kind of lake). The battle took place in the depths of the water, adding to the suspense and danger of the encounter.
Why is Beowulfs sword useless in the battle against grendels mother?
Beowulf's sword is useless against Grendel's mother because her skin is too tough for it to penetrate. The sword shatters upon impact, leaving Beowulf vulnerable in the battle. Ultimately, it is Beowulf's strength and willpower that allow him to defeat Grendel's mother.
Why was it harder for Beowulf to kill grendels mother than grendel himself?
While Grendel's mother is hard for Beowulf to defeat, he IS able to use a sword, where as he has to battle Grendel bare handed.
