A watchman questions Beowulf to make sure he isn't an invader.
When Beowulf arrives at the Danish shores, he is met by the watchman who questions his identity and the purpose of his visit. Beowulf introduces himself as the son of Ecgtheow, a warrior from Geatland, and explains that he has come to offer his assistance to King Hrothgar in battling the monster Grendel.
Paris tries to put him under citizen's arrest.
Cassio's ship arrives first
The king of the Danes. He was the first liberator in the poem which foreshadows the hero in Beowulf.
Beowulf first fights Grendel, a strong monster. Beowulf finds his weapons do no work against Grendel. He then fights Grendel with his hands. Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm and he runs away.
Beowulf first passed on the method of warfare, specifically his skill in combat and strategic tactics, to his followers and successors.
I believe, the first to meet him, is the guard or sentry guy who guards the shore. He asks Beowulf why he is here, and prepares to fight him (thinking it was some invasion attack) when Beowulf replies that he is here to fight the monster Grendel.---- This is based off from my memory and this site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beowulf
In the story of 'Beowulf the Warrior' Grendel is the very first monster that Beowulf encounters. After slaying Grendel, he destroys Grendel's mother and a dragon.
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Wulfgar.
Beowulf feels that it is his role in the Anglo-Saxon society to serve and protect the Danes and his lord on behalf of his father. In other words, heroes go beyond their comitatus to their own lord and help other countries or anyone in need.Yet Beowulf was also intensely motivated by Hubris. He would not miss the chance to showcase his strength and bravery in battle. This latter reason becomes the greatest aspect of the Epic. See the Related Links section for more information.
JOSEPH