LITERATURE QUESTIONS
EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE
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Hrothgar
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Wealthow
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Wiglaf
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Grendel
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Danish sources (Chronicon Lethrense, Annales Lundenses, Gesta Danorum) all agree with Beowulf by making Hrothgar the king of Denmark.
Detailed explanation-2: -He is king of the Danes and he ends up accepting the help of Beowulf, a Geat warrior. Beowulf kills Grendel and Grendel’s mother, which allows Hrothgar to defend his kingdom and his people once again.
Detailed explanation-3: -In return, Hygelac presents Beowulf with an extremely valuable gold sword that once belonged to King Hrethel; he makes Beowulf a lord, officially granting him land, his own great hall, and a “gift-throne” (2196).
Detailed explanation-4: -Scyld Scefing The first great ruler of the Danes. His name means shield or protector. Unferth A very proud Danish warrior. His name means ‘un-peace’.
Detailed explanation-5: -The name of the king of the Danes in Beowulf is Hrothgar, and he is the one whose people struggle against a monster for years. He called Beowulf to assist because he was too old and his men had been failing.