unferth quiz Flashcards
How is Unferth characterized? Why do you think Unferth is this way?
A foil (perfectly placed in a story to contrast the protagonist) to Beowulf who challenges him
hes insecure and jealous
why do you think so many of their stories were about dragon fights and magical heroes? What might the dragons and heroes symbolize?
their battles, good and evil, fear
How is Unferth a foil to Beowulf
bitter, jealous, insecure
How is Welthow, Hrothgar’s wife, characterized?
well respected
What does Hrothgar promise Beowulf if he is able to kill Grendel?
a ship filled with treasure
What does Beowulf use to kill Grendel? Why?
didnt use anything because he doesnt want other people to think less of him and because he wants to prove himself
How does Beowulf prove his victory over Grendel?
keeps his arm and hangs it high
After the battle with Grendel, what occurs that adds to Beowulf’s status as an epic hero?
hes the worthies man to rule over the people, his strength
Provide at least three examples of words or phrases that let the reader know the narrator of this poem is Christian.
Grendel symbolizes gods hatred and he is a decendent of cain, hes a demon
explain how effective each one is to depict the noun it is replacing
the mighty protector of man, king of the danes, sin stained demon, weak willed warrior-unferth
