Monday, March 2, 2009

Chapters 25-30

Chapter 25

  • What warning does Hrothgar give to Beowulf in this chapter?
  • Why does the poet say Beowulf “blamed [Hrunting] for nothing?”

Chapter 26

  • What does Beowulf promise Hrothgar at the beginning of this chapter?
  • Have Danes and Geats always been friends?
  • What theme is stated in ll. 1886-87?

Chapter 27

  • What theme is shown when Beowulf rewards the watchman?
  • What bad habits did Thrith have? What changed her for the better?

Chapter 28

  • What is “the world’s bright candle?”
  • Why did Higlac, for a while, not let Beowulf go to Denmark?
  • Who is Freaw?
  • Why will Freaw be marrying Ingeld? Explain.

Chapter 29

  • What does Beowulf predict will happen between the Danes and the Hathobards?
  • What is “heaven’s jewel?”

Chapter 30

  • What does “my death was not written” mean?

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