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He is the Geatish king.
He is the first son of Hrethel.
He is the second son of Hrethel.
Shield is the well-known Danish king from whom Hrothgar is descended. He was the first to set the Danish prized qualities of heroism and leadership and the founder of the Danish ruling house. He was admired by all and “in the end each clan on the outlying coasts beyond the whale-road had to yield to him and begin to pay tribute.” (3) He was the most famous of the Danes.
Beowulf to be taken care of by Hrethel before
the poem began.
He is the king of the Geats, Hrethel's third son, and
Beowulf's uncle.
She was Higlac's queen of the Geats. Hygd was a wonderful and intelligent queen.
1. Beowulf was the only son of Ecgtheow.
2. Ecgtheow was Higlac's brother.
3. Therefore, King Higlac is Beowulf's uncle.
4. He is the hero in the poem.
5. He fights Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon.
After the death of Hygelac, the kingdom of the Geats was left to Heardred, his only son. But, Heardred was not strong enough in battle. His "shield proved useless against the fierce aggression of the Shylfings" and he was easily defeated by the ruthless nation, leaving the kingdom to Beowulf. (151)
After the death of Hygelac, the kingdom of the Geats was left to Heardred, his only son.
But, Heardred was not strong enough in battle. His "shield proved useless against the fierce aggression of the Shylfings" and he was easily defeated by the ruthless nation, leaving the kingdom to Beowulf.
The Evil
A demon descended from Cain, Grendel preys on Hrothgar's warriors in the king's mead-hall, Heorot.
An unnamed swamp-hag, and Grendal's Mother.
An ancient, powerful serpent, the dragon guards a horde of treasure in a hidden mound.