Proof of Prowess

Question

How does Beowulf display his conquest of Grendel?

Asked by Shey L #443052 on 5/11/2015 2:41 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 7/15/2015 4:13 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 7/15/2015 4:13 PM

Beowulf "hauls" Grendel's head into the mead hall. Grendel's head serves as his trophy of conquest.

Grendel's head was hauled by the hair,

dragged across the floor where the people were drinking,

a horror for both queen and company to behold.

Beowulf