Characters of the Epic Poem
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Beowulf
Beowulf, a Geatish hero, fights evil monsters throughout the poem. He is a wise and strong man who values honor and friendship. Beowulf remains King of the Geats for 50 years before he dies.
Beowulf, a Geatish hero, fights evil monsters throughout the poem. He is a wise and strong man who values honor and friendship. Beowulf remains King of the Geats for 50 years before he dies.
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King Hrothgar
Hrothgar is the King of the Danes and called upon Beowulf when he wasn't strong enough to defeat Grendel. He is a compassionate leader and cares deeply about the success of his military and the safety of his people.
Hrothgar is the King of the Danes and called upon Beowulf when he wasn't strong enough to defeat Grendel. He is a compassionate leader and cares deeply about the success of his military and the safety of his people.
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Unferth
Unferth is a strong, Danish warrior jealous of Beowulf's achievements. He is scared to fight Grendel, but he grows to respect Beowulf as the poem progresses.
Unferth is a strong, Danish warrior jealous of Beowulf's achievements. He is scared to fight Grendel, but he grows to respect Beowulf as the poem progresses.
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Wiglaf
One of Beowulf's closest followers. In Beowulf's final battle, he helps slay the dragon and proves himself to be a great warrior.
One of Beowulf's closest followers. In Beowulf's final battle, he helps slay the dragon and proves himself to be a great warrior.
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Grendel
Grendel is a evil monster that is very strong and terrorizes Hrothgar's men. He is a descendent of Cain and doesn't stop killing soldiers until he is dead.
Grendel is a evil monster that is very strong and terrorizes Hrothgar's men. He is a descendent of Cain and doesn't stop killing soldiers until he is dead.
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Grendel's Mother
Grendel's mother attempts to avenge Grendel's death by killing Beowulf. She fails and gets killed by Beowulf.
Grendel's mother attempts to avenge Grendel's death by killing Beowulf. She fails and gets killed by Beowulf.
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The Dragon
The final creature Beowulf faces is the dragon. He guards a great collection of treasure and kills Beowulf in the end of the poem.
The final creature Beowulf faces is the dragon. He guards a great collection of treasure and kills Beowulf in the end of the poem.