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Each of us must accept the end of life here in this world—so we must work while we can to earn fame before death. Beowulf is speaking to Hrothgar after Grendel’s monster mother has attacked, killing Hrothgar’s dear friend.
- Hrothgar
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- Heroism
Beowulf Heroism Quotes. In his own homeland, the thane of...
- Lines 2821–3182
Important quotes from Lines 2821–3182 Quotes in Beowulf....
- Character List
Beowulf’s childhood friend, whom he defeated in a swimming...
- Hrothgar
In the manner of a pagan warrior, Beowulf equates death with fate. But the poet inserts the metaphor of the soul as a treasure, in order to introduce the more Christian idea that life is something separate from the body. The poet is preparing the audience for the death of the hero.
Beowulf Heroism Quotes. In his own homeland, the thane of Hygelac, the valiant Geat, heard the tales told of Grendel. This Geat was among men the greatest in strength, most noble and mighty, for as long as his life-days were destined to last.
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Here are examples of some of the most famous quotes from Beowulf. These will help you gain a deeper understanding of this great epic poem. Beowulf was written in Britain but is set in Scandinavia, and is known only from a single manuscript which dates from close to AD 1000.
It gives life to King Hrothgar and Beowulf in terms of establishing the Anglo-Saxon name and reputation, but it is also a place of death where the monster Grendel revenges himself against the...
