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Beowulf Character List

Herot ? name of Danish warrior hallBeowulf ? heroic Geat warriorGrendel ? monster who attacks the DanesGrendel's mother ? monster who attacks the Danes out of revenge for son's defeatDragon ? monster who attacks the Geats because a thief steals from its treasure Hrothgar ? King of the Dani

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Beowulf Character List

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    1. Beowulf Character List Danes citizens of Denmark; their country is being attacked by Grendel Geats citizens of Geatland (modern-day Sweden); home of Beowulf the hero and his ancestors

    2. Herot name of Danish warrior hall Beowulf heroic Geat warrior Grendel monster who attacks the Danes Grendels mother monster who attacks the Danes out of revenge for sons defeat Dragon monster who attacks the Geats because a thief steals from its treasure Hrothgar King of the Danish people; grateful to Beowulf for his assistance (kenning Healfdanes son) Higlac King of Geatland; Beowulfs uncle Wiglaf relative of Beowulf; comes to Beowulfs aid in battle with dragon

    3. Tonights Assignment: Read text pages 33-44 Be prepared to answer this question tomorrow Why does Beowulf travel all the way to Denmark to battle Grendel?

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