s: Read all eight sections of Beowulf (pp. 19-43), writing precise and concise summaries of each section in the green boxes as you go. Summaries should include key events and details. Additionally, include at least one direct quotation from each section.

Question

Use bullet points
When quoting list what line the quote is from

Section 1: The Wrath of Grendel
Lines 1 to 104
Summary:

Section 2: The Coming of Beowulf
Lines to 105 to 284
Summary:

Section 3: The Battle with Grendel
Lines to 285 to 409
Summary:

Section 4: The Monster’s Lair
Lines 410 to 449
Summary:

Section 5: The Battle with Grendel’s Mother
Lines 450 to 625
Summary:

Section 6: The Last Battle
Line 625 to 775
Summary:

Section 7: The Spoils
Line 775 to 840
Summary:

Section 8: The Farewell
Line 845 to 865
Summary:

Answer 1

Section 1: The Wrath of Grendel

Lines 1 to 104
Summary:

• Grendel, a monstrous creature descended from Cain, terrorizes King Hrothgar’s mead hall, Heorot, killing warriors nightly.
• The hall, once a place of joy, now fills with dread as Grendel devours Hrothgar's men, overshadowing their victories.
• The Danish people suffer from Grendel's relentless attacks, prompting despair among them.
• Quote: "Grendel, who haunted the moors, the wild marshes, and made his home in a hell." (lines 62-63)

Section 2: The Coming of Beowulf

Lines 105 to 284
Summary:

• Beowulf, a noble warrior from Geatland, hears of Grendel's atrocities and decides to help Hrothgar.
• He gathers a group of fourteen men and sets sail across the seas to Denmark to confront the monster.
• Upon arrival, Beowulf and his warriors are welcomed by the Danish coastguard, who questions their intentions.
• Beowulf introduces himself and explains his purpose, emphasizing his strength and past victories.
• Quote: "I have come so far, / no man ever engaged with this creature." (lines 168-169)

Section 3: The Battle with Grendel

Lines 285 to 409
Summary:

• Beowulf boasts of his capabilities and offers to fight Grendel unarmed, promising to defeat him with his bare hands.
• As night falls, Grendel arrives at Heorot, immediately attacking and killing one of Beowulf's men.
• Beowulf and Grendel engage in a fierce battle, during which Beowulf captures Grendel's arm, ultimately tearing it from his body.
• Grendel flees to his lair, mortally wounded, leaving a trail of blood.
• Quote: "Grendel's huge body was woven / into the fabric of a song." (lines 393-394)

Section 4: The Monster’s Lair

Lines 410 to 449
Summary:

• Grendel returns to his home in the swamp, where he succumbs to his injuries.
• Hrothgar and his warriors rejoice, celebrating Beowulf's bravery and strength.
• Beowulf hangs Grendel's severed arm from the rafters of Heorot as a trophy.
• The Danes express their gratitude, and merriment fills the hall once again.
• Quote: "The mighty one, the hero, was honored / as he should be, for his strength." (lines 430-431)

Section 5: The Battle with Grendel’s Mother

Lines 450 to 625
Summary:

• Grendel's mother, seeking vengeance for her son's death, attacks Heorot and takes one of Hrothgar's closest friends.
• Hrothgar asks for Beowulf's help in facing this new threat in her underwater lair.
• Beowulf descends into the murky waters, battling Grendel’s mother with a sword that ultimately fails him.
• He discovers an ancient sword, Hrunting, and uses it to slay her in a fierce confrontation.
• Quote: "The sword had gone to work, / as the water grew dark with the life of the slain." (lines 598-599)

Section 6: The Last Battle

Line 625 to 775
Summary:

• Years later, Beowulf, now king, faces a dragon that threatens his kingdom after a stolen treasure is discovered.
• Despite his age, Beowulf decides to confront the dragon and gathers a small band of men.
• During the battle, many of his warriors flee, but Wiglaf remains loyal and helps Beowulf.
• Together, they defeat the dragon, but Beowulf is mortally wounded in the battle.
• Quote: "No man can have a greater / love than he who gives his life." (lines 740-741)

Section 7: The Spoils

Line 775 to 840
Summary:

• As Beowulf lies dying, he entrusts Wiglaf with his kingdom and instructs him to build a barrow in his honor.
• Wiglaf retrieves the dragon's treasure and brings it to Beowulf, fulfilling his last wishes.
• The spoils are described as rich and glorious, fitting for a hero of Beowulf's stature.
• After Beowulf’s death, a lament is heard from his warriors, marking the loss of their great king.
• Quote: "He was a good king, wise and gentle." (lines 826)

Section 8: The Farewell

Line 845 to 865
Summary:

• Beowulf's funeral is marked by mourning and respect from his people, reflecting on his heroic deeds.
• The Geats build a magnificent burial mound by the sea, placing the treasures next to him, symbolizing his legacy.
• Beowulf is honored for his bravery, and the Geats anticipate a darker future without their beloved king.
• The poem concludes with a reflection on Beowulf’s enduring legacy as a hero.
• Quote: "They left the land of the Geats / mourning their lord." (lines 861-862)