Beowulf Questions and Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025
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Beowulf
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Beowulf
How does Hrothgar's family single him out as a leader?
~~> He was so great in combat and war that he was looked at as the
leader.
Why does Hrothgar build a mead-hall and what is it called?
~~> To show that's it's greater than any other mead-hall on the earth. It's
named Heorot. Place f...
Why are the Geats noteworthy to the Danish sentry?
~~> He wanted to know what the Geats had come for. Did they come in
peace or to fight? Came with bravery.
The narrator uses a kenning when he says that Beowulf "unlock his word-
hoard."
~~> Beowulf has a sufficient vocabulary and he is a fluent speaker.
What do the boar-figures symbolize on the men's armor?
~~> It symbolizes the toughness and the strength of the men. Represents
courage and pagan influence as the boar is a symbol for a pagan Germanic
god.
The warriors' weapons are collected before they are granted an audience
with Hrothgar. What does this action imply about the culture and the
relationship between the Geats and the Scyldings?
~~> It shows that the king is important in their culture back then. They didn't
want anything bad to happen to Hrothgar. It shows that the Geats and the
Scyldings might have had some trouble in the past and that the Scyldings
don't trust the Geats with weapons.
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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