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Even though Grendel attacks repeatedly, he never touches Hrothgar or his throne. Why is this? The throne is blessed or protected by God, and Grendel is cursed by God.
Inspired by the challenge, Beowulf sails to Denmark with a small company of men, determined to defeat Grendel. Hrothgar, who had once done a great favor for Beowulf’s father Ecgtheow, accepts Beowulf’s offer to fight Grendel and holds a feast in the hero’s honor.
chapter 1. Scyld scefing is the great hero of the Danes. Who is of Odin who dies a tragic death. chapter 2. King Hrothgar is introduced. Grendel attacks the hall for the first time. chapter 3. Unferth loves Grendel and is introduced. Start talking about grendal and why he attacked the hall. chapter 4.
Plot Summary. We’ll start with a brief summary of Beowulf before proceeding to some textual analysis and critical reading. Beowulf is a classic ‘overcoming the monster’ story. Most people know that the poem documents the struggle of the title character in vanquishing a monster named Grendel.
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Beowulf Comes to Heorot and Battles Grendel (Lines 229–835): Across the sea in Geatland lives the strongest warrior in the world, Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, subject to King Hygelac. Beowulf...
Beowulf is strongly driven by his sense of loyalty, but he also has a desire for fame. This desire is less focused on personal notoriety and more on nationalism and bringing pride and strength to his family (the Geats royals). He defeats three monsters: Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon.
