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Hrothgar told Beowulf not to become full of himself and succumb to his selfish desires.
"Choose, dear Beowulf, the better part, eternal rewards. Do not give way to pride. For a brief while your strength is in bloom but it fades quickly..." (1759-1762)
Unfortunately Beowulf does not heed Hrothgar's warning in the Hall of Heorot, a speech that foreshadows the story's outcome. for more on this important speech, see the related links section below.
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What does Welthow tell Hrothgar when the songs are finished?
In "Beowulf," Wealhtheow, not Welthow, tells Hrothgar to be a gracious host and to reward Beowulf for his bravery in defeating Grendel. She praises Beowulf and offers gifts to him, showing her support and gratitude for his courageous deeds.
What do Beowulf's motives for the trip tell you about his character?
Beowulf travels to Heorot because he heard tales of Grendel and the deaths of Hrothgar's men. He wants to defeat Grendel, these motivations show that he desires to prove his strength and the might of the Geats.
Who was wulfgar in Beowulf?
Wulfgar was a warrior and thane loyal to King Hrothgar in the epic poem Beowulf. He served as an advisor and messenger to the king, often delivering important messages or announcements on his behalf. Wulfgar was known for his loyalty and bravery in battle.
Which details in lines 109-124 tell you about Beowulf?
In these lines, it is revealed that Beowulf is a brave warrior who has defeated multiple enemies. It is also mentioned that he hails from Geatland and has come to help King Hrothgar fight Grendel. Beowulf is portrayed as a strong and fearless hero, eager to prove his strength by facing the monster.
What does the scop tell us about herot nd its ultimate fate in Beowulf?
The scop in Beowulf foretells that Herot, the great hall of King Hrothgar, will eventually fall to the terror of the monster Grendel. The ultimate fate of Herot is destruction, as Grendel continues to plague the hall and its inhabitants until Beowulf arrives to defeat the monster.
What do his motives for the trip tell you about his character?
Beowulf travels to Heorot because he heard tales of Grendel and the deaths of Hrothgar's men. He wants to defeat Grendel, these motivations show that he desires to prove his strength and the might of the Geats.
Why did Beowulf decide to help the danes from grendel?
Beowulf have aved the Danes because his father had an unpaid debt to Hrothgar the king of Danes that saved his life before Beowulf was born, and because his father died he deeated Grendel to pay his father's debt
Which sentence best illustrates exposition in Beowulf?
king hrothgar is a good and mighty king in denmark.
What lie did Beowulf tell unferth?
Beowulf did not tell Unferth a specific lie. He rather criticized Unferth's own past actions and confronted him about his failures in battling Grendel, challenging his bravery and heroism.
What does Beowulf tell Wiglaf that he wants his burned-out funeral pyre to be?
Beowulf tells Wiglaf that he wants his burned-out funeral pyre to be a landmark for sailors navigating the ocean, so they can call it Beowulf's Barrow.
If you had the chance to speak to King Hrothgar what questions would you ask him?
The only person who can tell what you would do is you. WikiAnswers cannot do this assignment for you.
Is Beowulf is an elegy?
No, it is not. Beowulf is an epic. Or alternatively, a Romance (meaning, similar to the whole knights and maidens thing, with chivalry and all that stuff). An Elegy is lamenting the death of someone. Which, while Beowulf does do at times, that is not the purpose of the work; it is meant to tell a story!
