LITERATURE QUESTIONS
EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE
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Opening a door so he could escape.
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Trying to save his soul.
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Stopping him from escaping.
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Attempting to kill him.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Beowulf states that he will fight Grendel without armor or sword, hand to claw, because the ogre does not use weapons. If Beowulf is killed, he wants his war-shirt (breast armor, mail) returned to King Hygelac. Hrothgar offers a joyful feast in honor of Beowulf’s arrival.
Detailed explanation-2: -Their courage / Was great but all wasted: they could hack at Grendel / From every side, trying to open / A path for his evil soul, but their points / Could not hurt him.…
Detailed explanation-3: -Beowulf spoke: ‘I decided as I set out to sea, that I would rid the Danes of this monster for ever, or else die in the mead-hall held fast in his grip. Before you all now, I make this boast, that alone, without weapons of any kind, I will defeat Grendel. I am sure I am as good a fighter as Grendel.
Detailed explanation-4: -Beowulf finishes by saying that he will show Grendel the strength and courage of the Geats, so everyone can be free from fear. After hearing this speech, Hrothgar knows that he can count on Beowulf’s help. The celebration proceeds as Wealhtheow, Hrothgar’s queen, greets the warriors in the hall.