The character of a Geatish warrior named Beowulf, in the epic, Beowulf, sails to Denmark in hopes of protecting the Danes from great turmoil. ... Beowulf does not just assume Hrothgar's acceptance of Beowulf's services to the Danes. ... Initially, it seemed as though the only reason why Beowulf wanted to go to Denmark was to gain honor but we then find out that Beowulf owes Hrothgar.Hrotgar was loyal to Beowulf's father, Ecgtheow. ... Hrothgar asserts Beowulf's loyalty when he says " Beowulf my friend, you have traveled here/ to favor us with help and to fight for us.....

• Word Count: 1469
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Beowulf acts as a "superhuman" which Grendel wouldn't overcome. ... Grendel's mother longs for revenge against Beowulf. ... Beowulf, the king for 50 years, fights a dragon to attain jewels. ... Beowulf brings forth this ideal image of a superhuman. ... Beowulf comes forth to fight Grendel's mother and this fight initiates the change of Beowulf into this monster. ...

• Word Count: 1577
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

It is exactly what Beowulf expects. ... When one of Beowulf's warriors is killed by Grendel, king Hrothgar negotiates a payment of gold to recompense Beowulf and the Geats for their loss. ... Above all, it is Beowulf who deals the most with treasure. ... Despite this glorious victory, Beowulf is malignantly wounded. ... Now, all that material istic values seem to be meaningless to Beowulf. ...

• Word Count: 1553
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School