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Grendel's Mother and Beowulf
The plot revolves around Scandinavian culture.
Who composed Beowulf was a unknown
Anglo-Saxon poet (around 700 a.d)
What is the Setting? Denmark & Geatland (a region in what is now southern Sweden)
What is the setting of Beowulf? Scandinavia, Geatland.
Hygelac rules Geatland at the beginning of the poem.
The first night that Grendel attacked the mead-hall, Heorot, he kill thirty (30) Scyldings (men).
Beowulf's father was Ecgtheow. four (4) men does it take to carry Grendel’s head back to the mead-hall.
Beowulf defeats Grendel’s mother by using a giant, magical sword.
Beowulf kill Grendel tearing off Grendel's arm at the shoulder (ripping off its claw) with his bare hands.
Grendel’s mother lives in a lake. the grendel's mother has no name.
Grendel's mother (killer) abducted and decapitated Aeschere (Who was Hrothgar's most trusted advisor.)
The fiery dragon is angry because a fugitive slave stole what from him the Flagon.
The mythological character that founded Hrothgar’s kingdom was Scyld Scefing
The central theme of Beowulf is: the ancestral heritage and the individual reputation. the good reputation: helps develop a good identity. the family lineage predominates because of 'kinship bonds' (helps establish Character and Identity.) the warrior culture dictate that is better to retaliate than to mourn. the most important concept in Beowulf's culture is: their memory will continue on after death.
Beowulf focuses on the Germanic heroic code, which is: 1. values strength, courage, and loyalty in warriors. 2. hospitality, generosity, and political skill in Kings. 3. ceremoniousness in Women. 4. good reputation in all People.
Shield Sheafson: is the legendary originator of the Danish royal line. about his background: he was an orphan--thus forcing him to turn to violent actions that eventually developed. the Hrothgar's speech as king - Beowulf's speech as a king have in common: the emphasis the value of

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