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In Beowulf what characterization shows about Grendel?
He is cruel
What quotes show Beowulf risks death for glory in battle with Grendel?
In Beowulf, the quote that shows Beowulf risks death for glory in battle with Grendel is when he says, "Fate will unwind as it must!" This shows his acceptance of the risk involved in facing Grendel. Another quote is, "Each of us must expect an end to life in this world." This emphasizes Beowulf's willingness to face death in pursuit of glory and honor.
How does the queen respond to Beowulf?
The queen in Beowulf shows respect and gratitude towards Beowulf for his heroism in defeating Grendel. She admires his bravery and celebrates his victory with feasting and gifts.
How is the raid on Hrothgar's hall shown differently in John Gardener's Grendel than in Beowulf?
The novel Grendel shows the action from the monster's point of view.
How does Grendel show his strength to Beowulf 's men?
Largely by tearing them apart and eating them. Grendel was supposed to be as strong as twenty men.
Identify two passages in Beowulf that illustrate two different cultural values?
Beowulf shows bravery by fighting Grendel, his mom, and the dragon. Bravery is an Anglo-Saxon value. When Beowulf is fighting Grendel's mother his warriors stay and wait for Beowulf to come out of the water even after a long period of time. By them staying there and wishing Beowulf would come out the water alive they showed loyalty to Beowulf.
How does Beowulf show mercy?
Beowulf doesn't show mercy, in fact he does the exact opposite. When Grendel realizes the battle is lost, he gives up in his head, yet Beowulf continues to finish him off. "Grendel's one thought was to run from Beowulf, flee back to his marsh and hide there..." (line 314 of the translated Beowulf).
What is the significance of Beowulf meeting Grendel unarmed?
Beowulf meeting Grendel unarmed shows his bravery, confidence, and belief in his own strength. It also demonstrates his willingness to face his enemy head-on without relying on weapons or armor, relying instead on his own abilities and courage. This choice underscores Beowulf's heroic nature and warrior ethos.
What heroic action does Beowulf perform in the battle with grendels mother?
While fighting Grendel's mother Beowulf finds his sword does not work against the monster. He discards it and takes Grendel's mother's weapon. Most men would not be able to lift it. He then beheads the monster.
What last part of the Beowulf excerpt recounts how Grendel flees into the darkness after suffering a fatal wound from Beowulf. What part of Freytag's pyramid best fits this section of the story?
Falling action
What evidence is there that the fight between Grendel and Beowulf is symbolic of the war Between good and evil?
God's sense of justice. In the Burton Raffel translation of Beowulf God's decisions and gifts are mentioned a lot. The first time this book shows up in history it is after monks edited it, therefore scholars believe that they added references to god and Christianity. This is likely because when this book was written in the 700s Denmark was not full of Christians.
How humility is Beowulf?
Beowulf has humility when he is taking to Hrothgar about about fighting Grendel, and says "He has no idea the art of war...no weapons therefore...unarmed shall he face me." (47) This means that Grendel has no weapons or armour or skill so Beowulf will not use his..aka an unfair fight.
