Part 2 Flashcards
sheen; gloss; reflected light
lustre
deserted of people; abandoned
desolate
various; varied
manifold
never failing; certain
infallible
careless
heedless
a beautiful Danish sword that Hrothgar gives Beowulf to fight Grendel’s mother
Hrunting
in Anglo-Saxon England, a man who held land granted by the king
thane
moving swiftly in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction
careering
wavelike motion
undulation
a fast-moving stream of water
torrent
“Foaming and gurgling, bubbling hot with blood.” Gurgling and bubbling are examples of ___, the formation of word that imitates a sound.
onomatopoeia
To whom does Beowulf wish to give his treasure if he should die?
Hygelac
With what does Beowulf slay Grendel’s mother?
a sword forged by giants
What trophy does Beowulf bring to the surface? And what in particular caused him to do this?
Grendel’s head
What is Hrothgar’s view on the origin of grief, which he expresses the morning after the attack by the she-monster?
Grief is heaven’s decree
When the she-moster draws her knife and attempts to slay Beowulf, he survives for two reasons. What are they?
his mailcoat and God’s wisdom
When the “rich feasting” beings in celebration of Beowulf’s return, identify two things that are included in the celebration.
exchange of treasure; loud revelry of heroes
“Meanwhile the Prince,
Dragging the monster’s head, dived upward.
Behind him a myriad bubbles in sparkling trail
Bejewelled his victorious path and, bursting,
Purged the water of poison.” (p. 28)
This quote includes what important literary device(s)?
Central One Idea, setting, and imagery
Who does the minstrel sing of during the celebration this time?
Beowulf
What is Beowulf’s understanding of Fate that he reveals before jumping in the lake to fight Grendel’s mother?
Fate’s ways are secret and final.
