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Beowulf
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Beowulf
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Lines 301-709
Lines 710-1007
Lines 1008-1250
Lines 1251–1491
Lines 1492–1924
Lines 1925–2210
Lines 2211–2515
Lines 2516–2820
Lines 2821–3182
Translation
Prelude of the Founder of the Danish House
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Characters
Character List
Beowulf
Grendel
Hrothgar
Unferth
Wiglaf
Main Ideas
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Motifs
Symbols
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Heroism
Mortality
Treasure
Evil
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Lines 1–300
Lines 301–709
Lines 710–1007
Lines 1008–1250
Lines 1251–1491
Lines 1492–1924
Lines 1925–2210
Lines 2211–2515
Lines 2516–2820
Lines 2821–3182
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Beowulf
Hrothgar
Grendel
Wealhtheow
Wiglaf
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Lines 301-709
Lines 710-1007
Lines 1008-1250
Lines 1251-1491
Lines 1492-1924
Lines 1925-2210
Lines 2211-2515
Lines 2516-2820
Lines 2821-3182
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Analysis of Major Characters Quick Quiz
1
of 5
Beowulf is a hero in youth because he is strong and brave, but why is he a hero as an older man?
Because he’s given special powers by the dragon
Because of his sense of honor and responsibility
Because he remains just as strong as he was as a young man
Because he’s immortal
2
of 5
What does Grendel represent?
Evil
An outcast
A lonely, jealous, and almost sympathetic creature at times
All of the above
3
of 5
What defines Hrothgar’s leadership?
Foolishness
Stability
Change
Risk
4
of 5
Why is Unferth a foil (a contrasting character) to Beowulf?
Unferth’s jealousy and shame make Beowulf’s honor and might clearer.
Unferth’s honor and strength make Bewoulf look weaker.
Unferth speaks the truth that Beowulf is afraid to say.
Unferth’s weakness makes Beowfulf look cruel and uncaring.
5
of 5
What does Wiglaf represent?
Passivity and inaction
The end of hope
The future and the next generation of heroes
All that is wrong with the warriors who run away from the fight
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