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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?...

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 ...

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 ...

Who is Hrothgar? correct answersKing of the Danes (people of Denmark) What is Herot? correct answersA wooden, large mead hall where men of the community go to meet, celebrate, eat, sleep, etc. Describe Grendel using 4 specific details from the text. correct answersa) powerful monster b) demon, fiend who haunts the moors (marshy wild land) c) spawned (given birth) by a pair of monsters descended from Cain d) has great claws - tears apart and eats men/drinks their blood What irritat...

what happened in the mead hall to evoke the anger of the monster correct answersthe men were celebrating, having a party, getting drunk and having fun which infuriated the monster what is grendel's lineage? why is he described as being born of cain? correct answershe defended from two monstrous creatures. he is described as being born from cain like born from hell. grendel's lair description. how does it compare with herot? correct answersgrendel's lair is in moors and marshes. he is un...

What role does fate play in Beowulf's demise, according to Wiglaf? correct answersWiglaf tells the people that fate has the dragon in store for Beowulf. It was "meant to be." Why doesn't Grendel attack Hrothgar? correct answersHrothgar is protected by God. Describe what transpired in the mead hall to evoke the anger of the monster? correct answersThe monster dwelling down in the darkness is angered by the music in the hall, by the song of the poet retelling the history of the Danes, an...

Why does Beowulf journey across the sea to the land of the Danes? correct answersTo save the Danes from the monster Grendel Who was Edgetho? correct answersBeowulf's Father How does Beowulf trap Grendel? correct answersHe waits until Grendel enters Heorot and uses men as bait What does Beowulf do once he has Grendel in his clutches? correct answersHe fights him bare-handed and rips off his arm What drives Grendel to attack so many men at Herot, the mead hall? correct answersHe is an...

What is the setting of the first part of the epic? correct answersDenmark What familiar story does the speaker in the first part of the poem tell? correct answersCain and Abel How was Grendel created, and where is he required to live? correct answersHe was made from hell and lives and a swampy treeless countryside Describe Grendel's attack on Herot Hall. What time of the day does Grendel appear? What does he symbolize? correct answersNightfall, he killed 30 men which symbolizes his des...

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Beowulf Review Exam Questions With Correct And Revised Answers. What Biblical story is refereed to (Grendel)? - answerCain and Able (ln 99-114) From who is Grendel descended? - answerCain (ln 99-114) Where does Grendel live? - answerWith Banished monsters (ln 103) In swampy areas - in cave under lake How many men does Grendel kill on his first night at Herot? - answer30 men (ln 122) How hard do the Danish warriors fight to protect Herot against Grendel? How is it significant in portrayin...