Discussion Questions
Group Members
Meredith, Cesar,
Anais, Cuianna,
Yoselin, & Jailene
1. Describe Herot.
2. Describe Grendel's lair. How does it compare to Herot?
3. Why does Grendel attack Herot?
4. How does the lieutenant recognize Beowulf as a hero?
5. Why does Unferth bring up Beowulf's swimming match with Brecca? How does Beowulf respond?
One
- Hrothgar built the great celebration hall called Herot.
- We hear of the demon Grendel for the first time.
Two
- Grendel sneaked into Herot while everyone was asleep and slaughtered many men, leaving destruction in his wake.
Three
- Twelve years later, the leader Hygelac heard of Grendel's attacks, and decides to send men to slay the beast.
Beowulf Chapters 1-10 Sequence of Events
Group One
Four
- After intense questioning, Hygelac's men proceed to see Hrothgar.
Nine
- Beowulf tells his men that he plans to fight Grendel by hand
- Everyone goes to sleep anticipating victory.
Eight
- Hrothgar realizes that Beowulf is the savior his people have been searching for, and approves his quest.
Seven
Five
- Unferth was madly jealous of Beowulf and tries to discredit him about his battle with Breca.
- We discover that Beowulf is the leader of Hygelac's men, and plans to lead the attack on Grendel.
Six
- Beowulf councils with Hrothgar, and asks permission to slay Grendel