Why does none of hrothgar’s men challenge grendel?
how long has grendel’s reign of terror lasted?
why does the story include background information about grendel and hrothgar?
what societal values does our hero possess that you recognize thus far?
predict: epic heroes perform great deeds. what do you think beowulf’s great deed will be?
beowulf says that he has come to kill grendel. what proof does he offer here that he is the right hero for the job?
why will hrothgar not have to hold a funeral if beowulf dies?
to what does beowulf attribute the outcome of the epic battle?
why might unferth think that beowulf is ashamed of having taken part in the swimming race?
how does unferth feel about beowulf?