engsih Flashcards
(19 cards)
A young kinsman and retainer of Beowulf who helps him in the fight against the dragon while all of the warriors run away.
Wiglaf
The theme in the story of Beowulf.
Heroism, Loyalty & Allegiance, Good & Evil
Hrothgar’s wife, the gracious queen of the Danes.
wealtheow
Hygelac’s wife, the young, beautiful, and beautiful, and intelligent queen of the great.
Hygd
A danish warnor who is jealous of Beowulf.
Unferth
an ancient powerful serpent
The dragon
What library was the book of Beowulf in?
Robert Cotten’s Library
Beowulf’s father. He is dead by the time the story begins.
Ecgtheow
The king of the Danes. He enjoys military success and prosperity until Grendel terrorizes his realm, A wise and aged ruler
King Hrothgar
A demon descended from Cain.
Grendel
Beowulf’s uncle, king of the geats. HE heartly welcomes Beowulf back from Denmark.
Hygelac
In the eleventh century, what was the museum that the first manuscript kept it?
British Museum
Beowulf’s childhood friend who he defeated in a swimming match.
Breca
When was the story made?
400-500 A.D
What does “Beowulf” mean?
Noble and bright
an unnamed. She seems to possess fewer human qualities than grendel.
Grendel’s Mother
What was the setting in the book of Beowulf?
Scandinavia or Sweden
What year was the first manuscript of the story Beowulf?
1815
The Protagonist. He is a Geatish hero who fights the monster and dragon. HE personifies all the best values of the heroic culture.
Beowulf
