Beowulf Flashcards
what biblical characters are mentioned in reference to Grendel’s creation?
Cain, who evilly murdered his brother Abel in the Bible.
Why can’t Hrothgar be killed by Grendel?
Because Hrothgar’s throne is holy
Who breaks up the argument between Beowulf and Unferth? How do they do so?
Unferth claims that Beowulf is not strong enough to defeat Grendel because of a swimming match Beowulf lost, and Hrothgar advises Beowulf not to let his pride get the best of him.
What do the Villagers come to see at Herot after Beowulf’s victory?
Grendel’s arm that Beowulf ripped off and is now being used as a trophy
How long is Beowulf the ruler of the Geats?
50 years
Why does the dragon attack Beowulf’s kingdom?
Because a former slave stole a golden cup from the Dragon’s treasure’s
How many soldiers does Beowulf take with him into the cave? What does he tell them?
He tells his 11 men to stay back and let him fight the dragon.
How does the dragon defeat Beowulf?
The dragon bit Beowulf with poisonous fangs, which hurt Beowulf in battle but gave him enough time to finish the dragon before the poison killed him.
Who was the only soldier who stays to fight the dragon with Beowulf instead of cowering away?
Wiglaf
