What does Beowulf’s speech just before fighting Grendel’s mother suggest about his relationship to his men? To Higlac?

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What does Beowulf’s speech just before fighting Grendel’s mother suggest about his relationship to his men? To Higlac?

“The Monster’s Lair,” “The Battle with Grendel’s Mother,” and “The Last Battle”

Asked by samantha s #597102 on 10/19/2017 5:56 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/19/2017 7:52 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 10/19/2017 7:52 PM

Beowulf says for the king to take care of his men and to give Hygelac the treasures that he received. (In the book lines 1480-1483). This suggests that he loves his men very much and he respects Hygelac very much.

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