The Epic Tale of Beowulf: Grendel's Menace and Beowulf's Valor

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answers
 
30
Number of men Grendel killed on his first
visit to Herot
14
Number of warriors Beowulf brought with
him from Geatland to fight Grendel
12
Number of winters Herot sat empty while
Grendel stalked Hrothgar and his men
 
(a) he is a descendent of Cain (the first
murderer) and is a demon spawn
(b) Grendel stalks them from the edge of
his swamp and attacks when he notices
anyone sleeping in Herot (except
Hrothgar)
(c) the warriors act violently toward him –
afraid
 
Beowulf helps Hrothgar and the Danes for
several reasons:
Blood debt to Hrothgar because Hrothgar saved
Edgetho, Beowulf’s father
Beowulf loves fame and fortune/treasure
 
Fire
 
a)
Beowulf dives into the
murky lake and swims
for hours
b)
Grendel hears the
noise in Herot and
leaves his swamp to
visit
c)
The lake thickens with
the monsters’ blood
d)
Grendel attacks
Hrothgar’s men, killing
many
e)
Beowulf kills Grendel’s
mom
f)
Beowulf takes soldiers
with him to Denmark
g)
Beowulf takes the
magic sword off the
wall to kill Grendel’s
mother
h)
The Danes leave the
shore, convinced
Beowulf was killed
i)
 Grendel’s head is cut
off
j)
Beowulf returns to
Herot with two trophies
 
1.
Grendel hears the
noise in Herot and
leaves his swamp to
visit
2.
Grendel attacks
Hrothgar’s men,
killing many
3.
Beowulf takes
soldiers with him to
Denmark
4.
Beowulf dives into the
murky lake and
swims for hours
5.
Beowulf takes the
magic sword off the
wall to kill Grendel’s
mother
6.
Beowulf kills
Grendel’s mom
7.
Grendel’s head is cut
off
8.
The Danes leave the
shore, convinced
Beowulf was killed
9.
The lake thickens
with the monsters’
blood
10.
Beowulf returns to
Herot with two
trophies
 
Affliction
Cause of pain or distress
Cowering
Cringing in fear
Fetter
Shackle or chain; restraint
Gorge
To stuff with food
 
Infamous
Having a bad reputation; notorious
Lament
An audible expression of grief; wail
Livid
Discolored; black and blue
Loathsome
Disgusting; hateful
 
Murky
Cloudy; gloomy
Pilgrimage
A journey to a sacred place or with a
lofty purpose
Purge
To cleanse or purify
Relish
To enjoy keenly
 
Talon
A claw
Taut
Pulled tight
Writhing
Twisting and turning in pain
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In the epic poem Beowulf, the monstrous Grendel terrorizes King Hrothgar's warriors in Herot, killing many until Beowulf, a Geatish hero, arrives to help. Beowulf's battle with Grendel and his subsequent victory over Grendel's mother showcase themes of heroism, loyalty, and vengeance. The story unfolds through epic battles, alliances, and the conquering of mythical beasts, embodying the spirit of the Old English heroic narrative.


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  1. answers

  2. 30 Number of men Grendel killed on his first visit to Herot 14 Number of warriors Beowulf brought with him from Geatland to fight Grendel 12 Number of winters Herot sat empty while Grendel stalked Hrothgar and his men

  3. (a) he is a descendent of Cain (the first murderer) and is a demon spawn (b) Grendel stalks them from the edge of his swamp and attacks when he notices anyone sleeping in Herot (except Hrothgar) (c) the warriors act violently toward him afraid

  4. Beowulf helps Hrothgar and the Danes for several reasons: Blood debt to Hrothgar because Hrothgar saved Edgetho, Beowulf s father Beowulf loves fame and fortune/treasure

  5. Fire

  6. Beowulf dives into the murky lake and swims for hours Grendel hears the noise in Herot and leaves his swamp to visit The lake thickens with the monsters blood Grendel attacks Hrothgar s men, killing many Beowulf kills Grendel s mom Beowulf takes soldiers with him to Denmark Beowulf takes the magic sword off the wall to kill Grendel s mother The Danes leave the shore, convinced Beowulf was killed Grendel s head is cut off Beowulf returns to Herot with two trophies a) f) g) b) h) c) d) i) j) e)

  7. Grendel hears the noise in Herot and leaves his swamp to visit Grendel attacks Hrothgar s men, killing many Beowulf takes soldiers with him to Denmark Beowulf dives into the murky lake and swims for hours Beowulf takes the magic sword off the wall to kill Grendel s mother Beowulf kills Grendel s mom Grendel s head is cut off The Danes leave the shore, convinced Beowulf was killed The lake thickens with the monsters blood 10. Beowulf returns to Herot with two trophies 1. 6. 7. 2. 8. 3. 9. 4. 5.

  8. Affliction Cause of pain or distress Cowering Cringing in fear Fetter Shackle or chain; restraint Gorge To stuff with food

  9. Infamous Having a bad reputation; notorious Lament An audible expression of grief; wail Livid Discolored; black and blue Loathsome Disgusting; hateful

  10. Murky Cloudy; gloomy Pilgrimage A journey to a sacred place or with a lofty purpose Purge To cleanse or purify Relish To enjoy keenly

  11. Talon A claw Taut Pulled tight Writhing Twisting and turning in pain

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