What are the strengths of Beowulf?

Beowulf’s personal characteristics include the heroic traits of loyalty, honor, bravery, faith, and superhuman strength. He demonstrates his sense of honor and his loyalty to Hrothgar by volunteering to kill Grendel and then Grendel’s mother.

Why is Grendel’s mother evil?

Grendel’s mother is as fierce as her son and seems even more vindictive. She is determined to get revenge for her son’s death, thus exhibiting a strong maternal instinct. She too, is a descendent of Cain, the first murderer mentioned in the Bible. Thus, she is immediately connected with evil.

What two requests does Beowulf ask Hrothgar before the battle?

Similarly, it is asked, what does Beowulf ask King Hrothgar to do in the event that he Beowulf is killed? He ask Hrothgar to protect his men, send the gifts and other rewards to the king and kinsman Higlac, and says to give Unferth his old sword. He sees a giant sword and fights her with it.

Why does Hrothgar ask Grendel’s mother?

Grendel’s mother was on a mission to avenge her son’s death in Heorot, and she escaped with her son’s arm, which was on display at the mead house. Hrothgar asked Beowulf to battle Grendel’s mother because the king believed he was the only man capable of dealing with such monsters.

What does Beowulf request of Hrothgar?

What one request does Beowulf make of Hrothgar? Beowulf asks Hrothgar to allow him and his men alone to drive Grendel from Herot. Beowulf tell Hrothgar that if Grendel defeats him, the Danish king should send the mail of his armor to Higlac, and return the inheritance he had from Hrethel.

What did Beowulf ask from Hrothgar in the event of his death in the hands of Grendel?

Hrothgar then accepts Beowulf’s offer to fight Grendel, though he warns him that many heroes have died in the mead-hall trying to battle the monster. He claims that Beowulf once lost a swimming match against Breca and that Beowulf will meet with defeat for a second time when he faces Grendel in the mead-hall.

What requests does Beowulf make of Hrothgar before he goes to battle Grendel’s mother what does he want Hrothgar to do if he dies?

Beowulf asks that Hrothgar remember his promise to take care of the Geat warriors if he is killed. He asks him to send the treasures he’s won to the Geat king, Hygelac. He announces that if he is killed Unferth will get Hrunting back.