LITERATURE QUESTIONS
EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE
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he never / Dared to touch king Hrothgar’s glorious / Throne, protected by God-God, / Whose love Grendel could not know ____ “
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Kenning.
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Alliteration.
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Pagan Elements.
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Christian Elements.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Grendel killed 30 men the first night he attacked Herot, and he attached Herot for 12 winters (12 years) He could not touch King Hrothgar’s throne because he and his throne were protected by God Almighty. Grendel has not been challenged before Beowulf arrives.
Detailed explanation-2: -Throughout the story of Beowulf, one finds many elements of Christian philosophy: that man survives only through the protection of God, that all earthly gifts flow from God, and that the proper bearing of man is to be humble and unselfish.
Detailed explanation-3: -Grendel does not dare to touch King Hrothgar’s throne though; it is protected by God.
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