After reading Beowulf-Literature books pages 48-59, answer the following questions:
1. In the beginning of Beowulf, "Grendel Attacks the Danes", why do none of Hrothgar's men
challenge Grendel?
2. Does Beowulfs boasting show him to be offensively arrogant?
3. In what situations today might such boasting be expected?
4. Why do you think Beowulf allows Grendel to slaughter one of the Geats before taking action
himself?
5. Between lines 305-310 there are two kennings associated with Grendel. What are they?
6. How do the actions of Beowulfs men uphold the Anglo-Saxon code of honor?
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