What future event in the story do Lines 293 295 foreshadow?
What future event in the story do lines 293-295 foreshadow? Grendel gonna die.
What is ironic about Beowulf’s strength?
What is ironic about Beowulf’s strength? It is ironic that Beowulf’s strength which is the greatest asset a warrior has, becomes a handicap in this battle with the dragon. Beowulf is so strong that the force of his blow shatters any weapon he uses against the dragon.
What is the irony in Grendel’s version of their battle?
The irony in the battle with Grendel’s mother lies in the fact that she is killed by her own sword. The man-made sword (Hrunting) would not harm her, yet the sword of the giant’s, one which was magic, succeeded at killing the monster.
What does Beowulf do when he realizes he’s losing the battle with the dragon What does he do?
When does Beowulf realize he’s losing the battle with the dragon? What does he do? When the dragon’s fire melts his shield he realizes fate is against him for the first time. He continues anyway.
What is ironic about the poet calling Beowulf’s comrades brave and noble followers?
All but one of Beowulf’s comrades run for their lives. Why does the poet call them “brave and noble followers”? Beowulf has stated his intention to fight the dragon alone. According to Wiglaf, it is still wrong for Beowulf’s warriors to run off instead of helping him.
What reason is given in the poem for every sword failing Beowulf?
Kent Gould, in his essay “Beowulf” and Folktale Morphology: God as Magical Donor, suggests that Hrunting fails because it was given to Beowulf by Unferth, a heathen. Only the more powerful replacement blade that God gives Beowulf is capable of destroying evil.
What is the irony of Beowulf?
Dramatic Irony- After Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother it says “To the floor, lifeless, the sword was wet with her blood” don’t really know if she is dead. Situational Irony- Beowulf has Grendel’s mother on top of him trying to kill him but he is able to regain strength to get back up to fight and out an end to her life.
Why is Beowulf ironic?
Dramatic Irony- After Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother it says “To the floor, lifeless, the sword was wet with her blood” don’t really know if she is dead. Situational Irony- Beowulf has Grendel’s mother on top of him trying to kill him but he is able to regain strength to get back up to fight and out an end to her life.
What is Beowulf’s flaw?
Beowulf is considered an epic hero because his bravery has won many battles. This bravery also makes him a tragic hero because he is a great man with the tragic flaw of pride, which leads to his death.
What was the dragon’s treasure in Beowulf?
The dragon’s hoard is buried with Beowulf’s ashes. When Beowulf sees the treasure, he thanks God for it and proclaims that he has sold his life well for the treasure. Before he dies, Beowulf gives Wiglaf his golden necklace, rings, mail shirt, and gold-covered helmet. After Beowulf dies, his followers show up.
What object saves Beowulf’s life?
In Beowulf’s fight to the death with Grendel’s mother, what piece of his own equipment saves his life? His mail shirt.
Why does Beowulf feel that he must justify his use of armor during the battle with the dragon?
Why does Beowulf feel that he must justify his use of armor during the battle with the dragon? What might Beowulf’s sword and shield symbolize? He needs to justify it because in the other two battles he fought bare-handed, and he is not doing it in this battle. The sword and shield symbolize Beowulf’s strength.
Which is an example of irony in Beowulf?
Situational Irony. Grendel appears to be a relentless monster that no prior warriors can conquer, but not only does Beowulf later battle it without weapon, Grendel’’s mother unexpectedly appears and takes revenge for her “son”. This is ironic in that the great monster still needs his mother to redeem his death.
What was the irony of Beowulf killing Grendel’s mother?
Dramatic Irony. When Beowulf fights Grendel’s mother in the lake, he kills her and most of the witnesses standing by that see the blood assume that it was Grendel’s mother that died. However, the audience is aware of the fact that Beowulf actually survived, and the blood doesn’t belong to him.
How did Beowulf win the fight with the Beast?
In that fight, Beowulf declares that he will fight the beast unarmed, since Grendel will not be using weapons but will fight with his bare hands. Beowulf does, indeed, win the fight, even tearing one of Grendel’s arms from his body and hanging it in the mead hall as a trophy.
Why does Beowulf say that Unferth’s mind is strong?
Beowulf tells Unferth that even though Unferth’s mind is “strong”, he is unable to slay Grendel to protect his country, proving Beowulf’s superiority. His use of the word “strong” does not denote what it literally means but emphasizes the lack of ability of Unferth.