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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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1. What kind of a society did the characters of Beowulf live in? What did they value, and what was the role of women, represented here by Hildeburh, during the Anglo-Saxon period?
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The document provides a graphic organizer for analyzing Beowulf as an epic poem. It includes sections to identify characteristics of an epic hero through quotes from the text, analyze whether Grendel is a villain through examples, discuss thoughtful questions, compare Beowulf's three battles, and trace his epic journey through the six main ...
31 paź 2017 · 1. Of whom does the thane sing about in relation to Beowulf? 2. According to the tale, what happens to the dragon that Sigemund kills? 3. What similarities do Beowulf and Sigemund share? 4. Whom does the thane contrast against Beowulf and Sigemund? How does this character differ from the two heroes?
