English Final ID's Flashcards
1
Q
Beowulf
A
- Kills Grendel
- Loyal to Hygelac
- Becomes king of Geatland
2
Q
Hrothgar
A
- Married to Wealhtheow
- King of the Danes
- Builds Heorot
3
Q
Unferth
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- Gives Hrunting to Beowulf
- Criticizes Beowulf’s lost race to Brecka
- First thane of Hrothgar
4
Q
Wiglaf
A
- Last member of the Waegmundings
- Beowulf appoints Wiglaf leader of the Geats after he dies
- Helps Beowulf fight the dragon
5
Q
Hygelac
A
- Beowulf’s uncle
- King of the Geats
- Doesn’t approve of Beowulf helping the Danes
6
Q
Santiago
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- Doesn’t catch a fish for 84 days
- Helped by Manolin
- Fights with a large marlin for which he doesn’t receive money
7
Q
Manolin
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- Fetches fishing equipment for Santiago
- Taught how to fish by Santiago
- Parents don’t allow him to fish with Santiago
8
Q
Grant Wiggins
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- Teaches at a church
- Tries to make Jefferson a man
- Dates Vivian
9
Q
Jefferson
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- Thinks he’s a hog
- Convicted of murder and sentenced to death
- Former student of Grant
10
Q
Dr. Joseph
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- Superintendent of Grant’s school district
- He visits black schools once per year and white schools twice per year.
- His inspection of children reminds Grant of cattle inspection.
