Hrothgar was a king, therefore "chosen" by God to rule, no matter how he ended up there. This "appointing" is called the "divine right of kings." He was protected by God and could not be harmed by pure evil, as Grendel was a descendant of Cain from Biblical stories.
No, because in Beowulf's story is a fiction. Therefore no.
The reader can infer that Beowulf is honorable from his willingness to help the Danes by fighting Grendel, a monstrous threat to their kingdom. Beowulf's bravery and selfless actions demonstrate his commitment to upholding honor and protecting others.
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Like Gangs and what Michael would do in that situation. Like West Side Story :)
In the novel Beowulf, the character Beowulf asks for a tower to be made for him because in that time period, it was a symbol of importance and power. By having his own tower, Beowulf would always be remembered as powerful and intimidating.
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Beowulf was a pagan, however there are deeply monotheistic elements of the story that would make it appear as though Beowulf expected to be protected by a heavenly being. His regret at having fallen out of favor of this being only reinforces his belief.
Grendel responded with fear to the realization that Beowulf would challenge his fighting skills.
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Knowing that the villain is around the corner when the main character does not