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Beowulf Character Map Mr. Pogreba, Helena High . Wealhtheow (Hrothgar's wife) Hrothgar (king of the Danes whose mead hall and men are menaced by Grendel) Unferth (Hrothgar's retainer) Beowulf (mighty warrior who later becomes king of the Geats) Hydg (Hygelac's wife) Heardred (son of Hygelac and Hygd, who becomes king after his father's death)
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A list of all the characters in Beowulf. Beowulf characters include: Beowulf, Grendel, Hrothgar, Unferth, Wiglaf, Grendel’s Mother, The Dragon.
British and Western Literature-BEOWULF Cornelison-Issaquah High School 1 Beowulf Character List 1. Beowulf - The protagonist of the epic, Beowulf is a Geatish hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and a fire-breathing dragon. Beowulf’s boasts and encounters reveal him to be the strongest, ablest warrior around.
In doing this notebook, students will explore the novels theme, character analyzation, identify the figurative language, learn new vocabulary, recognize symbolism and how it is used to emphasize the overall theme of the story.
The story told in Beowulf occurs around 500 A.D., and many of the characters in the story can be directly related to real historical figures. It is known that the historic Hygelac, for instance, died around 521 A.D.
Table of Contents. Character List. Danes (Scyldings) Scyld Scefing A mythical figure, Scyld was the founder of the tribe of the Scyldings long before Beowulf's story begins. His ship funeral early in the poem is a significant ritual. Hrothgar The aging king of the Danes welcomes Beowulf's assistance in facing the menace of Grendel.
