19. What examples of alliteration do you see in lines 272-273 and lines 288-290 for example? Section 7 20. Explain the metaphor in lines 293-297. 21. What does Beowulf believe about fate? (Lines 305-306) 22. In literature a foil is a character who contrasts with another. How does Unferth serve as a foil to Beowulf? 23. Welthow exhibits the qualities of Anglo-Saxon women of the time, as they are described as beloved, generous, gracious, and cheerful. How does Welthow fit the description in Women in Anglo-Saxon Culture on page 10? 24. How is the coming of night personified as the sun sets in lines 379-380? 25. What is the purpose of promise to Beowulf? Hrothgar’s Section 8-“The with Battle Grendel” 26. Why do you think Beowulf allows Grendel to slaughter one of the Geats before taking action himself? 27. What kennings associate Grendel with evil? 28. What specific verbs are used to create a tone of fierceness in confrontation with Grendel? Beowulf’s 29. Describe the battle between Beowulf and Grendel starting from line 450. Section 9 30. How do the actions of men uphold the Anglo-Saxon code of honor. Beowulf’s 31. What did Grendel do to the in order to prevent them from hurting him? men’s swords 32. Why do you think Beowulf from the rafters of Herot? hangs Grendel’s arm Section 10 33. Give three specific examples of how the people felt about the end result of the battle. Section 11 34. What imagery in the description of lair associates Grendel with death and darkness? Grendel’s Section 12-“The Monster’s Mother” 35. When Beowulf fights with mother, what characteristics help him remain unbeaten? Grendel’s 36. What saves Beowulf from being killed by mother? Grendel’s 37. Do you feel sympathy for mother? Explain. Grendel’s Section 13 38. Why does Beowulf not rest on his laurels at this point instead of fighting, as an aged king, a battle whose odds are against him? Section 14-“The Final Battle” 39. Describe Beowulf as he sets out for this final encounter.
19. What examples of alliteration do you see in lines 272-273 and lines 288-290 for example? Section 7 20. Explain the metaphor in lines 293-297. 21. What does Beowulf believe about fate? (Lines 305-306) 22. In literature a foil is a character who contrasts with another. How does Unferth serve as a foil to Beowulf? 23. Welthow exhibits the qualities of Anglo-Saxon women of the time, as they are described as beloved, generous, gracious, and cheerful. How does Welthow fit the description in Women in Anglo-Saxon Culture on page 10? 24. How is the coming of night personified as the sun sets in lines 379-380? 25. What is the purpose of Hrothgar’s promise to Beowulf? Section 8-“The Battle with Grendel” 26. Why do you think Beowulf allows Grendel to slaughter one of the Geats before taking action himself? 27. What kennings associate Grendel with evil? 28. What specific verbs are used to create a tone of fierceness in Beowulf’s confrontation with Grendel? 29. Describe the battle between Beowulf and Grendel starting from line 450. Section 9 30. How do the actions of Beowulf’s men uphold the Anglo-Saxon code of honor. 31. What did Grendel do to the men’s swords in order to prevent them from hurting him? 32. Why do you think Beowulf hangs Grendel’s arm from the rafters of Herot? Section 10 33. Give three specific examples of how the people felt about the end result of the battle. Section 11 34. What imagery in the description of Grendel’s lair associates Grendel with death and darkness? Section 12-“The Monster’s Mother” 35. When Beowulf fights with Grendel’s mother, what characteristics help him remain unbeaten? 36. What saves Beowulf from being killed by Grendel’s mother? 37. Do you feel sympathy for Grendel’s mother? Explain. Section 13 38. Why does Beowulf not rest on his laurels at this point instead of fighting, as an aged king, a battle whose odds are against him? Section 14-“The Final Battle” 39. Describe Beowulf as he sets out for this final encounter.