At the beginning of the story, Grendel is wreaking havoc on King Hrothgar's mead-hall in Herot. Beowulf and his men are called over from the land of the Geats to help defend the mead-hall against Grendel. ... Beowulf possesses many of these traits shown in the way he defends the mead-hall for Hrothgar, makes sure that every fight he goes into is equal, and that his people are rewarded even in his death....

• Word Count: 613
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The Wrath of Grendal In the first section of Beowulf, the story describes the fierceness of Grendal and what he does to the men sleeping at the Mead Hall. ... Battle with Grendal That same night Grendal ventures out to go to the Mead Hall unexpected of any men being there. ...

• Word Count: 567
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Songs would be sung about my heroic deeds in mead halls throughout the land, and I would be a model of greatness. ... The most recent transgression of the creature was two weeks ago, when he burst into Hrothgar's hall, scattering men like leaves in the wind and throwing tables aside. ...

• Word Count: 1047
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School