Beowulf guiding questions

Mark the words or phrases in lines 134–141 describing Beowulf. What mood is created
by the poet’s word choice?
2. Mark the words or phrases in lines 245–251 that illustrate Grendel’s power. How does
Grendel’s power compare to what you’ve read about Beowulf’s abilities?
3. Mark words and phrases in lines 318–331 that tell why Beowulf’s companion warriors
could not defeat Grendel. Analyze, what characteristic of an epic poem does this typify?
4. Reread lines 85–103, which describe how Hrothgar’s followers prayed for protection
from Grendel’s attacks. Are these Christian ideas fully integrated into the epic? Explain
why or why not
5. Compared to Beowulf, there was “no greater warrior more worthy of a kingdom. Yet
they found no blame in their own friendly lord, their gracious Hrothgar.”
Why may Beowulf’s success be a problem for King Hrothgar?
6. How does Beowulf’s reputation amongst his people change as a result of defeating
Grendel and his mother?