Question 1

Beowulf

In what ways are Beowulf and Grendel alike?

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Last updated by anonymous on 26 May 10:05

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Question 2

Beowulf

What is the theme or supporting concept exemplify, "then it crouched on the stones, counting off the hours until the almighty candle went out, and evening came, and wild with anger, it could fly burning across the land...."

Asked by bellecharl

Last updated by Jill W on 18 May 09:33

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Question 3

Beowulf

What "fiend's savage assult" is Hrothgar referring to at the end pg. 45?

Asked by Li6

Last updated by Cat on 29 Sep 14:48

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Question 4

Beowulf

What do we know about Beowulf and his character from when he is first introduced to the time when he proved Unferth wrong.

Asked by jolitre39

Last updated by Cat on 08 Sep 03:42

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Question 5

Beowulf

How was Scyld described in the prologue of the epic?

Asked by aminah24

Last updated by Jill W on 25 Aug 10:59

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Question 6

Beowulf

How does Hrothgar know of Beowulf?

Asked by Mirka2

Last updated by Jill W on 06 Mar 13:23

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Question 7

Beowulf

He terrorizes the kingdom of Hrothgar

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Cat on 24 Sep 21:22

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Question 8

Beowulf

He helps Beowulf fight the dragon

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Last updated by Cat on 24 Sep 21:20

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Question 9

Beowulf

Loses his arm and head in battle

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Last updated by Cat on 24 Sep 21:18

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Question 10

Beowulf

Warrior who envies Beowulf

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Last updated by Cat on 24 Sep 21:15

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Question 11

Beowulf

Plans his own funeral

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Question 12

Beowulf

He travels to Grendel's home

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Last updated by Cat on 24 Sep 21:10

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Question 13

Beowulf

He helps Beowulf fight the dragon

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Last updated by Cat on 24 Sep 21:09

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Question 14

Beowulf

The last monster that Beowulf will face

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Last updated by Cat on 24 Sep 21:08

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Question 15

Beowulf

Represents the future leadership after Beowulf dies

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Last updated by Cat on 24 Sep 21:03

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Question 16

Beowulf

Claims Beowulf's fame is overrtated

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Cat on 24 Sep 20:48

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Question 17

Beowulf

Describe the meeting between Beowulf and Grendel's mother. What is symbolic about this section?

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Jill W on 23 Sep 22:55

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Question 18

Beowulf

Three distinct monsters threaten the safety and security of each kingdom. What kinds of "monsters" threaten our safety and security? Who do we rely on to protect us?

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Jill W on 23 Sep 10:27

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Question 19

Beowulf

Describe Beowulf's decent meeting with Grendel's mother. What is symbolic about this?

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Jill W on 23 Sep 10:23

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Question 20

Beowulf

We met the king of the Geats and of the Danes in the story. Who are they, and explain the king's responsibilities in this warrior Society.

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Jill W on 23 Sep 10:23

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Question 21

Beowulf

Why is showing oneself as valiant, loyal to the heroic code of defending one's people - even to the death performing deeds of great bravery important to a warrior?

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Jill W on 22 Sep 10:43

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Question 22

Beowulf

Describe a Christian reference in the story, and explain how and why it appears in a poem derived from a pagan people?

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Jill W on 22 Sep 10:42

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Question 23

Beowulf

Grendel and his mother are symbols in the words used to describe them and where they live, how they consider the poem fight, their ancestry, and their appearance . What do they symbolize in the Anglo-Saxon world?

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Jill W on 22 Sep 10:39

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Question 24

Beowulf

In the same way Beowulf is an example of the Anglo hero. What are some of his characterics, and give an example of one of heroic actions.

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Jill W on 22 Sep 10:37

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Question 25

Beowulf

The Mead -hall is referred to many times in the story. It continuously reminds the reader of the cultural setting of the story. What is the importance of the Mead-hall, and what is significance of its being attacked ?

Asked by Ali45

Last updated by Jill W on 22 Sep 10:35

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