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Beowulf sec. 1-3

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Example of kenning ring-giver, whale-road
Example of alliteration The long times and trodders they'd come through (line 15)
Who is Shield Sheafson? What qualities did he have? How are they viewed? Shield Sheafson was a danish hero who was rich, brave and was viewed as a generous king who was good.
Describe Shields funeral They put him on a boat and put all of his precious treasures around him.
Since shield died, who is the current ruler of the Shieldings? Sheilds son, Beow
What is the mead-hall called? What social qualities do you think this mead-hall represents? His (Heorot's) throne-room where he would dispense his God-given goods to young and old. I think it represents generosity.
What made Grendel attack the mead-hall? He was annoyed with all the noise they were making.
From whom is Grendel decended? Cain
For how long has Grendel been attacking the mead hall? 12 winters
Example of Wergild Man gold
A statement related to the concept of wyrd Fate
Who is the group of people that helps the Shieldings has a leader named..... Baeowolf
Who was Baeowolfs father? Ecytheow
The king of Baeowolfs is..... Hrothygar
How are the Geats dressed when they present themselves to Hrothgar? What epic characteristics can we apply to this? Dressed in ceremonial gear; pride
Around line 407, Baowulf starts to deliver his resume in a form called boast. What has Beowulf done in his life that makes him qualified to fight Grendel? He defended the sea monster
How does Beowolf plan to fight Grendel? What reason does ha have for it? Hand combat, does not use weapons
What does Hrothgar imply about the men who tried to defend Heorot before? They all doed
What incident does Unferth bring up to embarrass Beowulf? He lost the swimming race
What actually happened, according to Beowulf's account? How does Beowulf defend himself aganist Unferth's taunts? Armor was holding him down.
How is the role of Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife, described? She is like a waitress
How is Beowulf describe with Christ-like attributes (Towards the end of section 3)? God-like ruler of mandkind.
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