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Warfare is the occupation of heroes. So it is not surprising that mortality is a major theme of heroic poetry and that death scenes contain some of the most vivid images. The Beowulf poet never lets the audience forget that a warrior’s life might be cut short in the most gruesome possible way. Indeed, outrage and fear over a horrible death ...
- Heroism
This first appearance of Beowulf in the poem shows him to be...
- Evil
The poet describes two evils, the monster Grendel, whom...
- Treasure
The quip about “brave-spirited men” reminds the audience...
- Christianity
Beowulf is speaking these words as he nears the end of his...
- Protagonist
Beowulf drives the action of the poem with his desire for...
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The Beowulf Poet: A Collection of Critical Essays. Englewood...
- Lines 2516–2820
The poet emphasizes Beowulf’s reluctance to meet death, to...
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Many scholars believe that Beowulf was written in the...
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Beowulf Quotes. Then Beowulf spoke—on him the armor shone, the mail-shirt linked by the skills of the smith: Hail to you, Hrothgar! I am Hygelac’s kinsman and devoted thane; already in youth I have done many glorious deeds…. Beowulf has finally reached the presence of Hrothgar, the great king who is threatened by Grendel, the monster.
21 of the best book quotes from Beowulf. “A warrior will sooner die than live a life of shame.”. “The Almighty Judge of good deeds and bad, the Lord God, Head of the Heavens and High King of the World, was unknown to them. Oh, cursed is he who in time of trouble had to thrust his soul into the fire’s embrace, forfeiting help; he has ...
Share Cite. Beowulf knows his time has come. He is physically older, and not mentally as sharp has he had been in his heyday. He accepts his imminent death but has some natural human reluctance to ...
Page Number and Citation: 1841-1854. Cite this Quote. Explanation and Analysis: Unlock with LitCharts A +. Beowulf at Home (Lines 1913–2199) Quotes. Beowulf had brought his king. Horses and treasure—as a man must, Not weaving nets of malice for his comrades, Preparing their death in the dark, with secret,
Beowulf describes the treasure as his final gift to his people, and passes on his kingship to Wiglaf, who is clearly the most deserving and competent of the Geats. Beowulf also takes pains to protect his fame even in death through the creation of his barrow. Florman, Ben. "Beowulf Beowulf and Wiglaf (Lines 2711–2845)." LitCharts.
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The warriors seize their swords and rush toward her. The monster panics and flees, still carrying her victim, Hrothgar's trusted adviser, Aeschere, in her grasp. Beowulf, having been given other sleeping quarters, is away from Heorot when Grendel’s mother makes her raid. By the time he arrives at the hall, she is gone.
