Q. Why does Beowulf give Hygelac the treasure?
Beowulf continues telling King Hygelac about everything that happened while he was visiting Hrothgar and fighting Grendel and his mother. Beowulf formally presents all the treasures that Hrothgar gave to him to King Hygelac, explaining that these treasures belonged to Hrothgar’s brother Heorogar.
Q. What does Beowulf foresee happening in the proposed alliance between the Danes and Heathobards Does it seem like a reasonable analysis?
What does Beowulf foresee happening to the proposed alliance between the Danes and Heathabards? Does his analysis seem reasonable? He thinks the marriage will make the the feud continue between the two. It seems reasonable as they will see the weapons of their past.
Q. What do we learn is the actual relationship between Beowulf and Hygelac?
Beowulf offers Hygelac the gifts that Hrothgar gave to him, warrior gear and the horses. He gives Hygd a gorget, the torque from Wealhtheow, and 3 horses, and Hygelac gives Beowulf a gold chasted heirloom of Hrethels. The purpose of gift giving is to show loyalty and to make contracts.
Q. What does Beowulf plan to do about the Dragon Why does he believe he can do it?
Beowulf feels no shame in using a weapon to fight the dragon because he plans to face the monster and not run. He demonstrates his self confidence and bravery – traits Anglo Saxons valued.
Q. What last thoughts does Beowulf Express as he is dying?
What last thoughts does Beowulf express as he is dying? He wanted to see the treasure, but now that he is dying wants every one to remember him for all that he did. What is the most important event in Beowulf’s career as leader of the Geats? The attack of the dragon, his last battle where he dies.
Q. What does Beowulf tell wiglaf as he is dying?
Beowulf sits near the wall of the cave as Wiglaf washes his wound. Beowulf tells Wiglaf that he knows he is dying and that he wishes he had a son to leave his armor to, an heir to follow after him. Beowulf asks Wiglaf to bring him the treasure so that he can die knowing that he won it.
Q. What does Beowulf promise his people in his last words?
‘I have no son to give my battle-armour to, but I have guarded my people well for fifty years. No other tribes have dared to attack. I have not gone looking for feuds to fight in or made false promises I did not keep.
Q. Who becomes king after Beowulf dies?
At Beowulf’s command, Wiglaf gathers treasure from the dragon’s lair and piles it where Beowulf can see it. The dying Beowulf tells Wiglaf to “watch his people’s needs” (by which he means that Wiglaf is to become the next king.)
Q. Does wiglaf sleep with Grendel’s mother?
He doesn’t commit suicide in the story! But he does here. And apparently, killing Grendel’s mother is synonymous with sleeping with her, which, though it brings up some interesting parallels, doesn’t really happen in the poem, either. But then, everyone sleeps with her in the movie.
Q. What was Beowulf’s dying wish?
Wiglaf describes the inside of the barrow and the treasures, some of which he brought out so that Beowulf could see them. He also tells the other Geats about Beowulf’s last wish: a barrow built on top of his funeral pyre that will serve as his memorial.
Q. Was Beowulf’s son a dragon?
Beowulf’s Dragon is a well-known dragon from Norse Mythology from the epic Poem “Beowulf”. In the 2007 film based off the poem, the dragon is a shapeshifting Wyvern-like creature and is the son of Beowulf and Grendel’s Mother. …
Q. How specifically is Beowulf killed?
As an old man who has been king for many years, Beowulf’s must deal with a dragon that is threatening his people. Although he is at first reluctant to face the dragon, he is shamed into it by Wiglaf, a young relative. Beowulf is killed by the dragon, who bites Beowulf in the neck and imbues him with poison.
Q. What does Beowulf do immediately after killing Grendel’s mother?
After he kills Grendel’s mother, Beowulf sees the body of Grendel nearby and he cuts off Grendel’s head as a trophy. Having cleansed the mere of evil, Beowulf swims back to the surface and proceeds with the Danes to Heorot, where he presents the head to Hrothgar.
Q. What type of demon is Grendel’s mother?
He notes that the “dis” were “female guardian spirit[s]” with “power over the dead and choosing who would die. In this capacity [they] might be feared.” Battaglia thus suggests that Grendel’s mother is the Early Germanic goddess Gefion (whom he states was also a form of Nerthus and Freyja).
Q. Who is Grendel’s mother name?
merewif
Q. Why does Grendel’s mom not have a name?
As you point out, she has no name. You can argue that this is emblematic of the position of women in those days. They were always either somone’s daughter or someone’s wife or someone’s mother. She, like them, has no real identity of her own.
Q. Is Grendel’s mom evil?
Grendel and his mother are descendants of Cain, the firstborn evil son of Adam, who murdered his younger brother out of jealousy. The Beowulf poet portrays them as evil and monstrous. She only attacks the Danes after they kill her son, and thus she displays a degree of maternal instinct.
Q. How many years later is it when Beowulf is faced with wanting to kill a dragon?
Fifty years
Q. What is the only thing to destroy herot?
Cards
| Term Where does Beowulf come from? Who is the King? | Definition Beowulf comes from Geats/Southern Sweeden and the King is Higlac. |
|---|---|
| Term How mant geats did Grendle kill before Beowulf? | Definition One (1) |
| Term What is the only thing that could destroy Herot? | Definition Fire |
Q. What two things does Grendel’s mother do to avenge her son?
Grendel’s mother avenges her son by attacking Heorot at night, killing Hrothgar’s friend Aeschere, and taking with her the trophy of her son’s dismembered arm. Unlike Grendel, the mother’s motivation seems purely retaliatory; she is less interested in plunder than she is in making the Danes pay.
