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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.
- Character List
Character List - Beowulf: Character List - SparkNotes
- Protagonist
Other readers have seen Beowulf’s pride as a flaw in the...
- Lines 1–300
A summary of Lines 1–300 in Anonymous's Beowulf. Learn...
- Quick Quiz
Quick Quiz - Beowulf: Character List - SparkNotes
- Analysis of Major Characters
Why is Unferth a foil (a contrasting character) to Beowulf?...
- Flashcards
Prepare for your next exam with Beowulf flashcards. ... The...
- Beowulf
Famed was this Beowulf: far flew the boast of him, son of...
- Style
Kennings are a major feature of Beowulf”s style. They help...
- Character List
Beowulf shares characteristics with many Old English epic poems. All contain heroic boasting, verbal taunting, and a hero with a troubled youth.
Need help on characters in Anonymous's Beowulf? Check out our detailed character descriptions. From the creators of SparkNotes.
Compare and contrast the characters of the Wanderer and Beowulf. In Beowulf, what characters and places are symbolic? How are loyalty and bravery incorporated into the characters in...
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Beowulf Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
This description helps to contrast his poor character with how good and noble Beowulf and Hrothgar are and it also provides insight into cultural expectations for behavior at the time.
Which of the two characters do you feel most sympathy with, and why? Examining the characters, their relionships, motivations, background. Also looking at heroes and villains in stories.