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Why does Beowulf describe himself by recounting his heritage? ~~> Beowulf draws a connection between himself and his present purpose and the Danish people by reviewing his ancestry which appeared in the oral tradition as common knowledge. Who is Wulfgar? What role does he play in this ch...

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Beowulf Questions & 100% Correct
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Why does Beowulf describe himself by recounting his heritage?

✓ ~~> Beowulf draws a connection between himself and his present

purpose and the Danish people by reviewing his ancestry which

appeared in the oral tradition as common knowledge.




Who is Wulfgar? What role does he play in this chapter?

✓ ~~> Wulfgar is a noble Swede, known for his strength and wisdom.

Wulfgar offers to introduce Beowulf and his men to Hrothgar, King of

the Danes.




What is the purpose of the feast that Hrothgar hosts in Beowulf's honor?

✓ ~~> The feast is to honor Beowulf and his men before they head off

to face Grendel.




Who is Siegmund? Why is his story recounted?

✓ ~~> Siegmund was a legendary hero to the Danes. Tales of his

exploits were passed down through generations. Beowulf's victory over

Grendel was likened to Siegmund s great feats.




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Describe the lake into which Grendel vanished.

✓ ~~> The lake into which Grendel vanished was steaming and boiling

with blood, and it was very wavy.




On the morning following the battle, describe the reactions of Hrothgar's

people.

✓ ~~> They rejoiced with no sense of remorse for the monster's

suffering.




How did Hrothgar become king? What is his past relationship to the Geats?

✓ ~~> Hrothgar's older brother, Hergar, was king and died, making

Hrothgar king. Hrothgar worked with Beowulf's father, Edgetho, to

secure an earlier peace.




If Beowulf loses the battle with Grendel, what are his instructions for after his

death?

✓ ~~> Beowulf tells Hrothgar that if Grendel defeats him, the Danish

king should send the mail of his armor to Higlac, and return the

inheritance he had from Hrethel.




Describe Beowulf's boasts upon meeting Hrothgar, King of the Danes.




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✓ ~~> Beowulf greets Hrothgar by regaling him with stories of his great

strength and prior exploits. Beowulf drove five giants into chains and

chased them from the earth, and has hunted monsters out of the

ocean.




How long does Grendel haunt Herot?

✓ ~~> Twelve winters




Why has Grendel been exiled?

✓ ~~> Grendel has been exiled, together with all monsters, goblins, and

forms of evil-by the Almighty condemned to live beneath the earth.




What were the gifts from Hrothgar to Beowulf for removing the threat of

Grendel?

✓ ~~> For defeating Grendel, Beowulf is given a golden banner to

commemorate his victory, a coat of mail, and an ancient sword.




Who are the two sons of Hrothgar and Welthow? Why are they permitted at

the victory feast?




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