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This prompt dwell on the story of Beowulf. Many of the questions indicated therein derive from same. See the related answers below.
When was Beowulf thought to be composed?
Beowulf is a heroic epic that is thought to have been written between 700 and 750.
Who is the translator of the Beowulf translation in our textbook?
J. R. R. Tolkien translated it from 1920 to 1926; it was edited by Tolkien's son Christopher and released posthumously by HarperCollins in May 2014.
What are three examples of Christian references embedded within the poem?
“They suffered a terrible severance from the Lord; The Almighty made the waters rise, Dro. wned them in the deluge for retribution”: This alludes to the great flood, which Noah and his family narrowly escaped by building the ark.
“The Almighty Judge Of good deeds and bad, the Lord God, Head of the Heavens and High King of the World, Was unknown to them”:
This section contrasts pa. gans with Christians in terms of how they will deal with death and going to Hell.
“For the ki. lling of Abel The Eternal Lord had exacted a price: Cain got no good from committing that mur. der”: This example alludes to the narrative of Adam and Eve's offspring.
Why is the poem's tone somber?
One of the reasons the poem is sad is the recognition that even the best leaders and the most morally good—by pa. gan standards—are all dead and gone.
What is Grendel's nature?
His ancestry
Grendel was a monster, one of the survivors of the great flood who was slain by Beowulf. It is said that his ancestors trace back to Cain, who slew Abel.
His isolation
Grendel is considered a mon. ster. He does not communicate in the same way that humans do. We can presume that no one tries to see past his appearance or comprehend him.
His motives for coming to Herot (the mead hall)
Grendel becomes enra. ged and envious when he hears the noises of celebration. These are extremely human feelings. Grendel is clearly upset since he is not a part of a community, a culture that welcomes and accepts him. That is most likely why he has come to the mead hall.
What are the Danes doing that irritates Grendel?
Grendel envies the men's joy and frequent festivals.
What is Grendel's "motive" for hating mankind?
Grendel's attack is motivated by jealousy and a sense of exclusion.
How long does Herot remain empty?
Herot was vacant for 12 years because Grendel kil. led as many people as he could.
What are Grendel's "hunting" techniques?
Grendel always hunts Danes when the Danes are asleep.
Why isn't Grendel able to touch Hrothgar's throne?
He couldn't touch King Hrothgar's throne since God Almighty had safeguarded him and his throne.
How many men does Beowulf take with him?
Beowulf prepared a ship for the expedition and recruited fifteen soldiers to join him.
Who is the king of the Geats?
In Beowulf, Hygelac, the king of the Geats, is referenced as their commander and in connection with various wars and raids.
Two of Beowulf's accomplishments before he fights Grendel are?
- He imprisoned five enormous giants and
- slew numerous adversaries.
Who is Unferth? What is his literary role in the poem?
Unferth or Hunferth is a thegn (a retainer, serv. ant) of the Dan. ish ruler Hrothgar in the Old English epic poem Beowulf. He occurs in the poem five times.
Why was the Anglo-Saxon scop so popular among the warriors?
Anglo-Saxon scops were crucial in preserving and influencing their culture.
How did the scops memorize these epic stories?
The memorized epic stories using techniques such as:
- alliteration
- rhythms
- phrases
What motivates Beowulf (a Great warrior) to help the Danes?
Beowulf travels to assist Hrothgar since Hrothgar assisted Beowulf's father when he was a baby.
What words are used to describe Grendel?
Some of the words that are used to qualify Grendel are;
- Daring
- Inspirational
- Strong
- Willful, and
- Ill-fated
How many Geats does Grendel ki. ll?
He clawed and murd. ered thirty Geats and brought their bloo.died remains to his own dark abode.
What "weapon" does Beowulf plan to use in his fight with Grendel?
Beowulf intends to battle Grendel as an equal with his bare fists because Grendel lacks armor.
Why does Grendel feel fear?
Grendel is terrified of Hrothgar because of the Shaper. The Shaper has transformed Hrothgar into an even more stunning figure than he was before.
What is the only thing that could destroy Herot?
Fire.
How does Beowulf slay the mighty monster, Grendel?
Beowulf conjures even more power and totally rips Grendel's arm out of its socket. Grendel, mortally wounded, slinks back to his marshy lair to die.
What is Beowulf's "proof" that he kil. led Grendel?
As proof of his victory, he proudly drapes the arm of Grendel high on the wall of Heorot.
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