Hrothgar and his men discussed their fears and concerns about the attacks from Grendel during their secret sessions. They also plotted strategies to defeat the monster and protect their people.
Beowulf and his men travel to Hrothgar's kingdom to kill Grendel.
It takes Beowulf and his men five days to reach Hrothgar.
Hrothgar's men are brave enough to fight Grendel when Beowulf arrives from Geatland and offers to face the monster. They were initially hesitant and paralyzed by fear until Beowulf's arrival instilled them with hope and courage.
Beowulf had no help he slaughtered Grendel on his own in the fen.
Hrothgar's men leave the side of the lake and go home because the Danes think that Beowulf is dead. The Geats may have stayed out of loyalty or hope, as loyalty to their leaders was a central aspect of their culture.
Grendel tortured Hrothgar's men for 12 years before Beowulf arrived to fight him.
Beowulf and his men travel to Hrothgar's kingdom to kill Grendel.
Grendel resents Hrothgar and his men because they are joyous and successful in their mead hall, while he is an outcast living in isolation and darkness. Grendel sees the humans as arrogant and unworthy of their happiness, leading him to attack them out of jealousy and frustration.
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Men
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.
The favor that Beowulf asks of Hrothgar is to allow Beowulf and his men to be the only ones to fight Grendel. This will allow Beowulf to prove his worthiness as a warrior and a leader.