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Beowulf

an epic poem

THE

ROYALS

The Danes

Shield Sheafson

He is the Geatish king.

Daughter

Herbald

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.

THE GOOD

The Geats

Hrethel

Hathcyn

Higlac

  • He is the king of the Geats,
  • Hrethel's third son, and
  • Beowulf's uncle.
  • She is Hrethel's only daughter.
  • She is the mother of Beowulf.
  • She married Ecgtheow who had died and left

Beowulf to be taken care of by Hrethel before

the poem began.

HIGLAC, KING OF THE GEATS

Higlac

He is the king of the Geats, Hrethel's third son, and

Beowulf's uncle.

Married

Hygd

She was Higlac's queen of the Geats. Hygd was a wonderful and intelligent queen.

Beowulf

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)

Herdred

BEOWULF

Beowulf

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.

Keep it Simple

Keep it simple - 5 KEY FACTS

1. Beowulf was the only son of Ecgtheow.

2. Ecgtheow was Higlac's brother.

3. Therefore, King Higlac is Beowulf's uncle.

4. Beowulf is the epic hero in the poem.

5. He fights Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the

dragon.

the epic hero

As you read, make sure you highlight evidence to support that Beowulf is the epic hero.

THE

MONSTERS

The Evil

Grendal

A demon descended from Cain, Grendel preys on Hrothgar's warriors in the king's mead-hall, Heorot.

Grendal's

Mother

An unnamed swamp-hag, and Grendal's Mother.

The

Dragon

An ancient, powerful serpent, the dragon guards a horde of treasure in a hidden mound.

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