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10 Cards in this Set
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Describe Herot
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-a great hall building meant to be the wonder of the world forever
- Hrothgar doled out rings and torques there |
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Describe Grendel's lair, how is it different from Herot
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- the fens, desolate, filled with Demons, all boring bad things, not like Herot with gold and good things
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What is the significance of Gendel being descended from Cain?
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- He is part of a curse that sprang up from Cain's exile
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Why does Gendel attack Herot?
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-he is the lord's outcast
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What had Herot symbolized before Grendel? after?
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-Before- happiness and mental peace, a safe haven
-After- a place of horror and fear |
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Why is Hrothgar's Lieutenant concerned about the arrival of Beowulf and his friends?
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- His job is to guard the coastline and there are men unloading battle equipment on the shore
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How does the lieutentant recognize Beowulf as a hero?
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Beowulf tells him he comes to defend King Hrothgar
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What event does Unferth bring up at the table and why does he bring it up?
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Beowulf's swimming match with Brecca, because he is jealous
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What is Wealthow's role in Herot? What is she praised for?
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She praises and warmly greets the men, and is praised for her graciousness
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What are Beowulf's thoughts as he waits for Grendel's arrival?
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Beowulf is confident, he was weaving a victory on his war loom for the Weather-Geats
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