Beowulf Flashcards
(27 cards)
Beowulf’s battle with Grendel results in what trophy for the kings’ hall?
The claw of Grendal
What wakes the dragon from its lair under the mountain?
A robber stole the gold from his liar
Beowulf is the earliest know English…
Epic Poem
What souvenir does Beowulf keep from his battle with Grendel?
Grendel’s arm
Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother by…
Stabbing her with a magic sword
Why does Grendel attack Herot?
The music and noise hurt his ears
What are some movies and books that are based on Beowulf?
Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, etc…
Cain is the first known…
murder
Cain is the son of
Adam and Eve
Grendel caused problems for the Danes for
12 years
Is Beowulf is a true story
No, Beowulf is a fiction story
Grendel dies from his wounds.
Yes, Grendel dies from his wounds
What do the Geats do with Beowulf’s corpse?
Build a huge tower for a funeral pyre
Who is the King of the Geats
Beowulf
Beowulf ruled Geatland (Sweden) as King for how many years?
50 years
Grendel’s mother also carries off
Grendel’s arm
How does Grendel’s mother get revenge for her son’s death?
She kills one of Hrothgar’s friends
What promise does Beowulf make to Hrothgar and the Danes?
He will kill Grendel or die trying.
Why does the author have Beowulf NOT use weapons?
A spell saves Grendel from death by weapon
&
It enhances Beowulf’s hero status
What is the theme illustrated by Grendel versus Beowulf?
Good vs. Evil
Who is King of the Danes and for what problem does he need help?
Hrothgar; a hulking man/monster who ate all of his men
Grendel is the descendant of what evil man?
Cain
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?
Rips his arm off
Beowulf’s battle with Grendel results in what trophy for the kings’ hall?
The claw of Grendal
