Following the death of Hygelac, his son Heardred took the throne, but his reign was short-lived and he too was killed. Beowulf then became King and reigned wisely for fifty years. Even the throne of the Geats is destroyed by fire, and Beowulf resolves to rid his people of the dragon.
The sailors steering their ships on the gloomy waters will see it and call it Beowulf's barrow, and my people will remember me. Beowulf doesn't fear the dragon because he is so proud of himself and believes God is on his side. He wants to fight the dragon alone because he wants to prove that he is still a tough and honorable man. At Beowulf's command, Wiglaf gathers treasure from the dragon's lair and piles it where Beowulf can see it. The dying Beowulf tells Wiglaf to "watch his people's needs" by which he means that Wiglaf is to become the next king.
Why does Beowulf refuse the crown offered to him By Higlac's widow? Beowulf refuses the crown because their son is still alive. Beowulf becomes king when Higlac's son dies. Heardred Despite Beowulf's support, the young king, son of Hygelac and Hygd, is killed in a feud.
Beowulf then becomes king of the Geats. Grendel A descendant of the biblical Cain, the enormous ogre despises mankind's joy. He menaces Hrothgar and the Danes for 12 years before facing Beowulf in battle. In his cave, Grendel's mother swears revenge over his corpse. Hygelac is killed in battle. His son, Heardred, inherits the throne, with Beowulf's support, but is also slain.
Beowulf becomes king of the Geats and rules well for 50 years. Is Grendel Beowulf's son? Heardred Despite Beowulf's support, the young king, son of Hygelac and Hygd, is killed in a feud. Beowulf then becomes king of the Geats. Grendel A descendant of the biblical Cain, the enormous ogre despises mankind's joy.
He menaces Hrothgar and the Danes for 12 years before facing Beowulf in battle. Who is Beowulf's wife? Is the dragon Beowulf's son? It is also the final monster monster that appears in the poem. In the film based off the poem, the dragon is a shapeshifting Wyvern-like creature and is the son of Beowulf and Grendel's Mother.
Who is Grendel's father? What is Grendel? Why does Beowulf want to see the treasure? Characters Character List. Read an in-depth analysis of Beowulf. King Hrothgar The king of the Danes. Read an in-depth analysis of Grendel. The dragon An ancient, powerful serpent, the dragon guards a horde of treasure in a hidden mound. Beow The second king listed in the genealogy of Danish rulers with which the poem begins.
Halfdane The father of Hrothgar, Heorogar, Halga, and an unnamed daughter who married a king of the Swedes, Halfdane succeeded Beow as ruler of the Danes. Unferth A Danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf, Unferth is unable or unwilling to fight Grendel, thus proving himself inferior to Beowulf. Category: books and literature poetry.
Hygelac King of the Geats and uncle to Beowulf , his death in battle c. Is Grendel Beowulf's son? Who was Beowulf's wife? Is the dragon Beowulf's son? Who is Beowulf's son? Is King Hrothgar Grendel's father? What does heorot mean? Who was Beowulf's dad? Is Hrothgar a good king? What happened to Beowulf's sword in the last battle?
What was Beowulf's dying wish? What happens to Beowulf at the end of the story? How did wiglaf die? How did Beowulf die? What are Beowulf's parting words? Does wiglaf sleep with Grendel's mother? How long does Beowulf rule peacefully?
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