| What had Herot symbolized before the coming of Grendel? After? | before: happiness, joyafter: dark, sorrow, defeat, helplessness |
| who is Welthow | Hrothgar’s queen |
| why didn’t the other warriors succeed in aiding Beowulf? | because they couldn’t kill Grendel with a sword. |
| What did Hrothgar give Beowulf that was so special and why was it so symbolic? | eight horses with gold bridles. The fact that Hrothgar gave Beowulf 8 horses with golden bridles shows that he believes Beowulf to be magnificent warrior, one worthy of the Danish kingdom. |
| Who was Esher? | one of the best friends and counsellors to Hrothgar |
| Who asks Beowulf to kill Grendel’s mother after Esher dies? | Hrothgar |
| how does Beowulf kill Grendel? | he cuts off his arm |
| who comes back to Herot in revenge for the death of Grendel? | Grendel’s mother |
| What two things does Beowulf present to Hrothgar? | the gold hilt and Grendel’s head |
| T or F: Hrothgar tells Beowulf he is unfit to rule the Geats. | F |
Beowulf
February 24, 2020