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What happens when Beowulf first arrives on the shore of Hrothgar's lands?
A watchman questions Beowulf to make sure he isn't an invader.
What impression of Beowulf does the Danish watchman have?
The Danish watchman initially views Beowulf and his men with suspicion and skepticism, questioning their motives for arriving in Denmark. However, after witnessing their strength and hearing Beowulf's respectful speech, he gains a favorable impression of Beowulf as a noble and honorable warrior.
When Beowulf's lands the watchman?
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.
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.
How many men does Beowulf assemble?
Beowulf assembles a group of fourteen men to accompany him on his journey to fight Grendel.
What was Beowulf and his men ordered to leave outside?
Beowulf and his men were ordered to leave their weapons and armor outside when they entered the mead hall of King Hrothgar in the epic poem Beowulf.
What were Beowulf's 11 men called?
Beowulf's 11 men were called the Geats. They were a tribe from southern Sweden and were loyal warriors who accompanied Beowulf on his journey to fight Grendel.
How many men did Beowulf bring to Heorot?
Beowulf had no help he slaughtered Grendel on his own in the fen.
Does Beowulf's men help fight against the dragon?
No, Beowulf's men were instructed by Beowulf to stay outside the cave while Beowulf foolishly went inside to fight alone. When the dragon comes out, however, all of his men run away in fear except for a warrior named Wiglaf.
How many of Beowulf's men is Grendel able to kill?
Grendel is able to kill 30 of Beowulf's men in the mead-hall, Heorot.
What was the relationship between Beowulf and his men?
Beowulf's men trust him unconditionally and follow him into battle. When Grendel attacks them in Heorot, Beowulf stands to battle Grendel. Though Grendel has already killed one of the men, the rest draw their swords and immediately try to help Beowulf.
How did Beowulf's men try to help him?
Beowulf's men tried to help him by striking Grendel with their swords, but Grendel could not be harmed by any blade on Earth.
