In Beowulf, it appears that Heorot, the mead-hall, is the most prestigious treasure of the Danish people. ... The Danish come to the hall frequently to gather around, indulge in mead and reminisce about the great time they have together. Throughout the tale of Beowulf, it is clear that their most precious treasures, such as the mead-hall, attract ominous raiders while their most dangerous enemies also stock valuables that they seek to have for their own. ... "(64) After delivering liberty and peace to his thanes and people, the noble king constructed a great mead-hall called Heorot to s...

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Grendel holds great despite for the Mead Hall the Danes have built in which ceremonies and parties take place long into the night. ... Beowulf and Grendel have a toe-to-toe brawl in the Mead Hall, ending with Beowulf ripping off Grendel's arm, forcing Grendel to flee and await his sluggishly approaching death. ...

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In literature, the setting can be used to identify the time, place, and mood of the story. It can provide background and dimension when executed properly. The setting basically knocks out the when and where of the plot. In most cases the setting can give the reader an opportunity to visualize the sc...

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