BeowulfIn Denmark 507 A

In Denmark 507 A.D.
, the realm of King Hrothgar (Sir Anthony Hopkins) is threatened by the tormented
demon Grendel (Crispin Glover) that attacks the locals in their celebrations. The Danish King offers a
reward for the death of the creature, attracting to Herot the brave Geat warrior Beowulf (Ray Winstone)
that seeks for glory. After a fierce battle, Beowulf defeats the demon, and after receiving an old relic as
reward, he finds his men slaughtered in the party saloon of the castle. King Hrothgar advises that
Grendel's Mother (Angelina Jolie) was responsible for the bloodshed and Beowulf chases her into the lake
where she lives. The creature takes the form of a seductive woman and seduces Beowulf with a promise of
becoming an invincible and wealthy King if he makes love to her and gives his golden relic to her. Years
later, King Beowulf feels the aftermath of his sin.
The warrior Beowulf (Ray Winstone) must fight and defeat the monster Grendel (Crispin Glover), who is
terrorizing Denmark, and later, Grendel's Mother (Angelina Jolie), who begins killing out of revenge.
The moral of Beowulf is that good conquers evil. In the epic, bravery, honor, and loyalty concur evil. The story
highlights the importance of the values in individuals. Beowulf, the hero of the story, goes to the aid of King
Hrothgar.
What is the moral lesson of Beowulf?

The moral of Beowulf is that it is better to die young with heroism and virtue than to grow to a ripe
old age being cowardly and avoiding your responsibilities. Beowulfshows great courage and fortitude
as he protects the community by fighting Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon Wiglaf.
What is the main theme of Beowulf?
Loyalty is one of the central themes of this epic poem and also shows through the conflict between
two major characters; Unferth and Beowulf. Beowulf's loyalty to King Hrothgar is due to the refuge
and help the King extended to his father.
What is Beowulf summary?
Beowulf is one of the most famous poems in old English. It is about three thousand lines long and
the story revolves around three battles. In the poem, Beowulf, a warrior from Geats comes to the
rescue of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes whose land is being attacked by a monster, Grendel.
Life Lessons (themes) We Can Learn from Beowulf:
 Honor your King and Queen.
 Never Underestimate the power of Heritage and Reputation.
 Beware the Grendels.
 Every Grendel has a mother.
 Choose your Battles.
 Make Ready the Battle Gear.
 Gather Thirteen Warriors.
 Be a Good Leader.
 What is the main goal of Beowulf?
 Grendel plans on coming and killing and eating them with his large mouth. His main goal is to
keep the people safe from evil and receiving glory.
 What is the theme of the battle with Grendel?
 He fights the monster Grendel with his bare hands, and even though he grows old, he still
rises to the occasion of fighting the dragon. That theme of the importance of courage is
highlighted again in the last section when only one warrior, Wiglaf, comes to help Beowulf. D
Beowulf stands for good; he fights for what is right and symbolizes the traits that Anglo-Saxon warrior culture
held in highest regard. Grendel, on the other hand, stands for evil and represents traits that the Anglo-Saxons
feared or did not value or respect.
It is about three thousand lines long and the story revolves around three battles. In the poem, Beowulf, a
warrior from Geats comes to the rescue of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes whose land is being attacked by a
monster, Grendel. Beowulfsucceeds and defeats Grendel.
The Geats were Beowulf's clan - a seafaring tribe residing in the south of Sweden. As the poem suggests,
the Geats appear to have been conquered and disappeared into history.
What are Thanes in Beowulf?

In the story Beowulf the relationship between the ruler and his thanes is that of honor, friendship,
and respect. In Anglo Saxon stories, the relationship between the ruler and his thanes is known as
comitatus.
What is the purpose of wiglaf in Beowulf?
Character Analysis Wiglaf
The one retainer who comes to Beowulf's aid in the battle against the dragon represents the theme
of loyalty in the system of the comitatus. This is the honor code that exists between the king, or feudal
lord, and his warriors, sometimes called "thanes" or "retainers."
What does the dragon represent in Beowulf?
Thus Grendel symbolizes a lonely, jealous outcast like Cain. The dragon, on the other hand, is
symbolic of death and evil, perhaps even the devil. The dragon is described as a serpent and scaly
and breathes out fire. Hoarded treasure in Old English literature usually is often associated with death
and evil.
Who is unferth in Beowulf?
Unferth accuses Beowulf, as a lad, of entering a dangerous, foolish seven-night swimming match on
the open sea against a boy named Breca — and losing. ...Unferth later admits Beowulf's superiority
after the defeat of Grendel and lends him a treasured sword, Hrunting, for the battle with Grendel's
mother.
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Higlac King of the Geats- brother to Herbald and Hathcyn- uncle to Beowulf.
Edgetho Beowulf's warrior father who married Hrethel's daughter (Higlac's sister).
The term thegn (thane or thayn in Shakespearean English), from Old English þegn, ðegn, "servant, attendant,
retainer", "one who serves",[1] is commonly used to describe either an aristocratic retainer of a king
or nobleman in Anglo-Saxon England, or, as a class term, the majority of the aristocracy below the ranks
of ealdormen and high-reeves.
What is a Thane in Anglo Saxon?

The term thegn (thane or thayn in Shakespearean English), from Old English þegn, ðegn, "servant,
attendant, retainer", "one who serves", is commonly used to describe either an aristocratic retainer of
a king or nobleman in Anglo-Saxon England, or, as a class term, the majority of the aristocracy
below the ranks of ...
What does Grendel's mother's lair symbolize?
In chapter XXII of Beowulf, Grendel's mother's lair is described (as Beowulf descends into the cave
to destroy her). ... Therefore, Grendel's mother's lair is meant to symbolize Hell itself. Parts of the
cavern were flooded with water.
In a way, Hrunting is a reminder, deep from the dark abyss of time, that legends are seldom woven with a
specific symbolic design in mind. Hrunting -the highest treasure for a man in those days was his sword -
was going to be infallible, like true loyalty. Then, when the time came for Beowulf to slay Grendel’s
mother, Hrunting proved it could fail, after all. Indeed, it had already failed Unferth in his own previous
struggle against Grendel;

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