LITERATURE QUESTIONS
EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE
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Grendel
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Giant
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Grendel’s mother
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Dragon
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Detailed explanation-1: -He and his thanes climb to the dragon’s lair where, upon seeing the beast, the thanes flee in terror, leaving only Wiglaf to battle at Beowulf’s side. When the dragon wounds Beowulf fatally, Wiglaf attacks it with his sword, and Beowulf kills it with his dagger.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the battle, the dragon’s tusk pierces Beowulf’s neck, mortally wounding him. Though he and Wiglaf do kill the dragon, Beowulf dies.
Detailed explanation-3: -In Beowulf the ‘draca’ [dragon] is also described as a ‘wyrm’ [serpent].
Detailed explanation-4: -The dragon lands a bite on Beowulf’s neck, and blood begins to flow. Wiglaf rushes to Beowulf’s aid, stabbing the dragon in the belly, and the dragon scorches Wiglaf’s hand. In desperation Beowulf pulls a knife from his belt and stabs it deep into the dragon’s flank. The blow is fatal, and the writhing serpent withers.