What is an alliteration in Beowulf?
In Beowulf, alliteration, or the use of repetitive initial sounds, is a powerful tool that helps to engage both the poet and the listener. The alliteration creates images and sounds that help the reader engage with the action of the poem, visualize what is happening, and experience the piece with all of the senses.
What two trophies does Beowulf return with?
The trophies that he takes are Grendel’s head and the hilt of the sword.
What happens to the Dragon’s Treasure in Beowulf?
The dragon’s hoard is buried with Beowulf’s ashes. After the dragon is killed, Beowulf tells Wiglaf to look for the dragon’s treasure and to bring it to him. When Beowulf sees the treasure, he thanks God for it and proclaims that he has sold his life well for the treasure.
How does Beowulf kill dragon?
Beowulf strikes the dragon’s head with his sword, driving it in to the bone, but the sword, Naegling, breaks and the dragon bites Beowulf in the neck. As Beowulf staggers, Wiglaf stabs the dragon in the stomach, and gets his hand burned in the process.
Do we see Beowulf excessively boastful?
In the context of the poem’s society and culture, we are not to see Beowulf as too boastful. First, we are to assume that his boasts are true. Second, since Beowulf has indeed accomplished everything he boasts of, his boasting is a legitimate means of letting others know who he is and what he has accomplished.
What event is foreshadowed why doesn’t Beowulf fear the wrath of the dragon?
Beowulf’s death is foreshadowed. 44. Why doesn’t Beowulf fear the dragon? Beowulf doesn’t fear the dragon because he is so proud of himself and believes God is on his side.
Why does Beowulf fight alone?
In the Anglo-Saxon epic poem, Beowulf, the protagonist Beowulf insists on battling Grendel with his bare hands, instead of using a weapon, because, he says, Grendel doesn’t use one. Beowulf sees using a weapon against a beast that uses no weapon as dishonorable. He will fight Grendel on equal terms.
What weapon does Beowulf kill Grendel’s mother?
Hrunting