BEOWULF-FIRST READ

Why is Hrothgar particularly upset at the death of Aeschere?

• Aeschere was Hrothgar's trusted adviser, "shoulder-comrade in stress of fight.

• Aeschere was Hrothgar's first born son and was to take the throne after him.

• Aeschere was owed Hrothgar gold.

• Hrothgar wanted to to marry Aeschere's sister and did notget to ask for her hand in marriage.

What does Hrothgar offer Beowulf as a reward for hunting down Grendel's mother?

• A seat on the throne

• To be the king's new hand

• a knight's position

• treasure and gold

Besides expressing his values (righting wrongs and seeking glory, even in the face of danger) and saying that he will take on the challenge of Grendel's mother, what else can you infer about the purpose of Beowulf's speech in section XXI?

• "as I ween thou wilt, thou woes each one."

• "Beowulf wants to cheer up Hrothgar, saying "Sorrow not, sage! … Rise, O realm-warder"

• "No honor shall ride her, heed my promise!"

• "But thou this day endure in patience"

In lines 1390-1393, Beowulf explained doom can be a good thing by saying we all will die, but if a warrior dies fighting then his death is

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How did the epic hero die?

• he was killed by someone who betrayed the king

• Grendel's mom stomped on him

• He was bitten by Grendel's mom

• A sword brandished his lung