Geat; Danes
Beowulf is a legendary hero who travels from Geatland to help the Danes by fighting the monster Grendel.
Geat; Danes
The Danes.
Grendel haunts Heorot for twelve years before Beowulf arrives to help the Danes.
Beowulf was from Geatland (in modern day Sweden)
Hrothgar is the King of the Danes that is helped by Beowulf, But he is descended from Scyld Sceafing. The term Danes come from the term Scyldings or Scyld danes. So the first Ruler of the Danes was Scyld Sceafing. The second was his son Beowulf the Dane.
Beowulf hears of the Danes' plight when a messenger arrives seeking help from his kingdom. The messenger tells of how the Danes are being terrorized by the monster Grendel. Beowulf promptly decides to sail to Denmark to offer his assistance.
Beowulf owed Hrothgar a favor because Hrothgar helped Beowulf's father in time of need. Additionally, Beowulf is looking to prove himself as a warrior.
Beowulf comes to Denmark to help King Hrothgar and his people by defeating the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the Danes and causing havoc in Heorot, the mead hall. Beowulf hears of their plight and sees an opportunity to prove his strength and valor as a warrior.
Hrothgar is the king of the Danes in the epic poem Beowulf, not Hogarth. He is a key character who seeks the help of Beowulf to defeat the monster Grendel. Hrothgar is known for his wisdom and generosity.
King Hrothgar called upon Beowulf to help him defeat the monster Grendel, who was terrorizing his kingdom of the Danes. Hrothgar had heard of Beowulf's legendary strength and bravery and believed he was the only one capable of defeating Grendel.