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Beowulf sets out with a handful of his bravest men to vanquish the creature but is deserted by all the men except Wiglaf, a kinsman. With Wiglaf’s help, Beowulf slays the dragon, but he is mortally wounded during the battle and dies a hero’s death. *Note: A list of characters is provided on page 15 of this study guide.
13 Σεπ 2017 · The epic tells the story of Beowulf (his name may mean "bear"), a Geat from Sweden who crosses the sea to Denmark in a quest to rescue King Hrothgar from the demonic monster Grendel.
her son‟s death. She attacks the Danes, killing Hrothgar‟s beloved advisor, Æschere, before fleeing back to her mere (lines 1248-1306). Hrothgar breaks the terrible news to Beowulf the next day, and the hero vows to rid the Danes of this new scourge as well.
160 were hunted down by that dark death-shadow who lurked and swooped in the long nights on the misty moors; nobody knows where these reavers from hell roam on their errands.
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to tell the Geats of Beowulf's death also warns of hard times for the Geats, now that Beowulf is dead. The Geats build a pyre and cremate Beowulf, then construct a barrow overlooking the sea, burying the dragon's cursed treasure with him. MAJOR CHARACTERS Beowulf– The hero ofBeowulf, Beowulf is a Geatish warrior loyal to his king,Hygelac.
I:Lines:53-114:The Coming Of Grendel. Then Beaw the Shielding held the forts, long while, loved king of his nation, Famed among folk; elder on earth His father departed. And then his heir The great Halfdane, aged, battle-scarred Ruled the bright Shieldings his lifetime. To him were born, this leader of warriors, Four in succession; woke to the ...
