What is herot - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What Biblical story is refereed to (Grendel)? ~~> Cain and Able (ln 99-114) From who is Grendel descended? ~~> Cain (ln 99-114) Where does Grendel live? ~~> With Banished monsters (ln 103) In swampy areas - in cave under lake How many men does Grendel kill on his first night at Herot? ~~> 30 men (ln 122) How hard do the Danish warriors fight to protect Herot against Grendel? How is it significant in portraying Beowulf as a hero? ~~> They didn't fight , whic...

Name the characteristics of an epic hero ~~> 1. hero of noble birth/ high position in society 2. legendary importance 3. character traits= reflect important ideals of society 4. deeds reflect values of era 5. performs actions that often determine fate of nation epic tradition ~~> epics were orally passed down for a long time until someone finally wrote it down conventions of an epic ~~> reflect larger than life events setting=big plot=journey/quest supernatural element 2 ...

who is Hrothgar? ~~> king of the Dans (people of Denmark) What is Herot? ~~> A wooden, large mead hall where men of the community go to meet, celebrate , eat, sleep,ect What words and phrases intros sections does the poet use to establish Grendel as a fearsome creature. ~~> a)powerful monster b)demon, fiend , haunts the moons c)spawned in slime d)great claws what antagonizes Grendel and motivates him to attack Herot? ~~> the men are happy , enjoy music, live in nature...

Describe Herot. ~~> The foremost of halls under heaven. It is spacious. It symbolizes human joy and happiness. 2. Describe Grendel's lair. How does it compare to Herot? ~~> It is a supernatural lake. It is filled with monsters and is not big compared to Herot which is spacious and beautiful. 3. What is the significance of Grendel being descended from Cain? ~~> He is cursed by God and will continue to commit crimes because of his family tree 4. Why does Grendel attack Herot?...

English 4A Final (EVERYTHING) | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 epic - Answer -a long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of a heroic figure he has a stone-cold heart - Answer -based on the definition given on page 21, which of the following contains an epithet (beowulf and the seafarer) what best describes an epic hero? - Answer -superhuman, loyal, boastful herot - Answer -a mead-hall where the king and his men gather what is the correct order of event...

who is Hrothgar? - king of the Dans (people of Denmark) What is Herot? - A wooden, large mead hall where men of the community go to meet, celebrate , eat, sleep,ect What words and phrases intros sections does the poet use to establish Grendel as a fearsome creature. - a)powerful monster b)demon, fiend , haunts the moons c)spawned in slime d)great claws what antagonizes Grendel and motivates him to attack Herot? - the men are happy , enjoy music, live in nature's beauty , enjoy each...

Explain the contrast that is developed between Herot, home of the Danes, and Grendel's home. How do the biblical allusions extend this contrast? ~~> Herot's home was happy, fun, and bright with laughing. Grendel's home was haunted with moors and the wild marshes. He made his home in a hell not hell but earth covered with slime. The biblical allusions extended this contrast by Grendel being born of cain and banished by God. Herot being the ancient beginnings of us all and all ...

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 ...

English 4A Final (EVERYTHING) | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 epic - Answer -a long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of a heroic figure he has a stone-cold heart - Answer -based on the definition given on page 21, which of the following contains an epithet (beowulf and the seafarer) what best describes an epic hero? - Answer -superhuman, loyal, boastful herot - Answer -a mead-hall where the king and his men gather what is the correct order of event...

Beowulf Plot UPDATED Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Hrothgar - CORRECT ANSWER- He is the king of the Danes. He is an extremist that is intelligent but cowardly. He paid off his brother's enemies instead of fighting them. Herot - CORRECT ANSWER- Hrothgar's hall where all the men went to drink and enjoy themselves with loud music until they passed out. The parties here were what disturbed Grendel in the first place.