Table of Contents
- 1 How did Beowulf and his men travel to Hrothgar?
- 2 How does Beowulf get to the land of Danes?
- 3 How did Beowulf save the geats?
- 4 Why did Beowulf visit King Hrothgar?
- 5 Who does Beowulf decided to take with him?
- 6 How did the Danes celebrate Beowulf’s victory in Heorot?
- 7 What does the water boil with in Beowulf?
How did Beowulf and his men travel to Hrothgar?
Beowulf has heard about the horror inflicted upon Herot in Hrothgar’s kingdom by the monster Grendel. When he hears that every night, more and more of Hrothgar’s men are killed (and eaten) in the mead hall, Beowulf rallies his men, and they travel to Hrothgar’s land.
How does Beowulf get to the land of Danes?
Beowulf is part of a culture that honors favors and debts to others, even if they are accrued by relations. When he hears that Hrothgar is in need, Beowulf decides to offer his assistance to pay back the favors from those people to his own in the past. He sails with his men to the land of the Danes.
How many men does Beowulf bring to the Hrothgar and the Danes?
English 12 – Beowulf Study Guide
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Who is Beowulf? | King of Geats, and strongest of the Geats |
| How many men does Beowulf take with him? | 14 |
| What is Beowulf’s one request? | Let him fight alone |
| How does Beowulf intend to fight Grendel? | bare hands |
Why did Beowulf come to Hrothgar?
-Beowulf is a Geat and lives in Southern Sweden. -Beowulf goes to help Hrothgar because Hrothgar helped Beowulf’s father when Beowulf was a baby. The other warrior was killed by Ecgtheow (Beowulf’s father). The deceased family wanted revenge, so families were killing people; war results.
How did Beowulf save the geats?
In defeating Grendel and putting his own life in serious danger, Beowulf saves the Danes from the threat. He resolves what Hrothgar calls their “constant distress” (line 937). Beowulf further protects the Danes when Grendel’s mother comes to avenge her son’s death.
Why did Beowulf visit King Hrothgar?
-Beowulf is a Geat and lives in Southern Sweden. -Beowulf goes to help Hrothgar because Hrothgar helped Beowulf’s father when Beowulf was a baby. -After Beowulf was born his father got into a war with another tribe’s warrior. The deceased family wanted revenge, so families were killing people; war results.
How are Beowulf and his men received?
How are Beowulf and his men received when they arrive on the Danish shore? Hrothgar’s lieutenant demands to know their business before they can proceed. The watchmen believes Beowulf and decides to escort him, himself, to the court of Hrothgar. Describe Beowulf’s boasts upon meeting Hrothgar, king of the Danes.
Where does Beowulf come from and why does he travel to Herot?
Where does Beowulf come from, and why does he travel to herot? Beowulf comes from geatland(Sweden), and he travels to Herot to slay the monster grendel. After the first battle, what trophy does Beowulf hang from the rafters of the hall? Beowulf hangs Grendel’s entire severed arm.
Who does Beowulf decided to take with him?
What does Beowulf decide to do? Why? He decides to go help Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, get rid of the monster Grendel. He chooses the bravest and best of the Geats – 14 of them, gets a boat and sets sail for the “Danish shore.”
How did the Danes celebrate Beowulf’s victory in Heorot?
In the morning, the Danes celebrate Beowulf’s victory in Heorot. Men follow Grendel’s tracks to the lake where Grendel died. The water boils with his blood. They return to Heorot and fill the hall with the sound of their celebration.
What does Hrothgar say to Beowulf after he defeats Grendel?
Hrothgar thanks both God and Beowulf for the defeat of Grendel. He proclaims that Beowulf is now like a son to him, and rewards him with treasure.
What is the Hall of heart in Beowulf?
Hall of heart and it is a mean hall aka a beer hall Describe grendel’s first evil deed at Herot He kills 30 men while they were sleeping Who is Hrothgar?
What does the water boil with in Beowulf?
Men follow Grendel ‘s tracks to the lake where Grendel died. The water boils with his blood. They return to Heorot and fill the hall with the sound of their celebration. With the death of Grendel, Heorot again becomes a symbol of Danish unity, a place of celebration, joy, and gifts. Hrothgar ‘s scop sings.