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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
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