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Why does Beowulf sail his chosen companions to Hrothgar's kingdom?
Beowulf and his men travel to Hrothgar's kingdom to kill Grendel.
How long did Grendel torture hrothgars men?
Grendel tortured Hrothgar's men for 12 years before Beowulf arrived to fight him.
When are Hrothgar's men brave enough to fight Grendel?
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.
Does Beowulf carry Grendel's head to King Hrothgar and return home with many fine gifts?
Yes, Beowulf gives Grendel's head and the hilt of the magic giant's sword to Hrothgar, and Hrothgar gives Beowulf treasure and gold, new golden chain mail, horses and weapons. Hrothgar also gives the men who sailed with Beowulf treasure-gifts. These treasures are given to Beowulf after both the fight with Grendel and the fight with Grendel's mother. After he defeats Grendel's mother, Beowulf sails home with his men and his treasures.
What did hrothgar and his men talk about in secret sessions?
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.
How did Grendel first meet Hrothgar?
Grendel first encountered Hrothgar and his warriors during a feast in Heorot, their mead hall. Grendel attacked the warriors, killing many of them, which led to his ongoing feud with Hrothgar and the Danes.
What was the cause of the battle between Beowulf and grendel?
The battle between Beowulf and Grendel was triggered by Grendel's attacks on Heorot, King Hrothgar's mead hall. Grendel was offended by the noises of joy and celebration coming from the hall and sought to bring terror and destruction to its inhabitants. Beowulf, hearing of the distress of the Danes, offered to help and faced Grendel in combat to stop his reign of terror.
How many men did Beowulf bring to Heorot?
Beowulf had no help he slaughtered Grendel on his own in the fen.
What was the faver Beowulf asked hrothgar?
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.
What do Beowulf's motives for the trip tell you about his character?
Beowulf travels to Heorot because he heard tales of Grendel and the deaths of Hrothgar's men. He wants to defeat Grendel, these motivations show that he desires to prove his strength and the might of the Geats.
Who is grendel father?
hrothgar
Why does beowulf sail with his chosen companions to hrothgars kingdom?
Beowulf and his men travel to Hrothgar's kingdom to kill Grendel.
