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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.
What quotes and page numbers show Beowulf as selfish? What quotes from Beowulf depict Grendel and his mother as monsters? How did the Geats honor Beowulf after his death?
The poet describes Beowulf’s behavior after the death of Hygelac, his uncle and king. Queen Hygd has invited Beowulf to rule because she fears her young son Heardred does not have enough power. Beowulf refuses her offer and instead uses his power to support the rightful ruler.
A list of all the characters in Beowulf. Beowulf characters include: Beowulf, Grendel, Hrothgar, Unferth, Wiglaf, Grendel’s Mother, The Dragon.
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.
