LITERATURE QUESTIONS
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE AND CULTURE
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Kings often used generous gifts to recruit their followers.
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It was necessary for kings to fight in order to keep their power.
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The ability to attract fellow warriors was a necessary attribute of power.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What warning does Hrothgar give Beowulf? In lines 1700-84, Hrothgar warns Beowulf about the dangers of kingship. He tells Beowulf that he should “not give way to pride” (l. 1760), which makes great leaders complacent when they should be watchful for new dangers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hrothgar is King of the Danes (Denmark) former ally of Beowulf’s father and uncle. Hrothgar is a great warrior and a noble man, but is unable to deal with Grendel.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hrothgar gives a speech from the porch at Heorot and thanks God for Beowulf’s triumph. Beowulf briefly recounts the battle, and even Unferth is impressed enough to keep silent. Work is begun to refurbish Heorot. A great feast is held in Beowulf’s honor at which Beowulf and his men receive numerous gifts.
Detailed explanation-4: -There are many major themes in Beowulf. They include reputation, good versus evil, the heroic code, generosity, revenge, courage, and loyalty.