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  2. Beowulf: Full Poem Summary - SparkNotes

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    A short summary of Anonymous's Beowulf. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Beowulf.

  3. Beowulf: Study Guide - SparkNotes

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    From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Beowulf Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.

  4. Beowulf Lines 1–300 Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes

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    A summary of Lines 1–300 in Anonymous's Beowulf. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Beowulf and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.

  5. Beowulf: Full Poem Analysis - SparkNotes

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    Why does Unferth question Beowulf’s ability? What is Grendel? Why does Beowulf want to see the treasure? Who does Beowulf fight? What feats has Beowulf already accomplished [when he is introduced]? What is Beowulf's dying wish? What makes Hrothgar a good king? What gifts does Wealhtheow give Beowulf? Why does the dragon attack Beowulf's kingdom?

  6. Beowulf: Character List - SparkNotes

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    Beowulf. The protagonist of the epic, Beowulf is a Geatish hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and a fire-breathing dragon. Beowulf’s boasts and encounters reveal him to be the strongest, ablest warrior around. In his youth, he personifies all of the best values of the heroic culture.

  7. Beowulf: Full Book Quiz: Quick Quiz - SparkNotes

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    Test your knowledge on all of Beowulf. Perfect prep for Beowulf quizzes and tests you might have in school.

  8. Modern Text. LO, praise of the prowess of people-kings of spear-armed Danes, in days long sped, we have heard, and what honor the athelings won! Oft Scyld the Scefing from squadroned foes, from many a tribe, the mead-bench tore, awing the earls.

  9. Beowulf: What Does the Ending Mean? - SparkNotes

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    At the end of the poem, Beowulf goes to fight the dragon, anticipating that it will be his last battle. He succeeds in killing his opponent, but he is mortally wounded. His people give him a glorious funeral, but they have been left unprotected, and they foresee “enemies on the rampage, bodies in piles, / slavery and abasement” (ll. 3154-5).

  10. Beowulf: Themes - SparkNotes

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    Tensions Between the Heroic Code and Other Value Systems. Much of Beowulf is devoted to articulating and illustrating the Germanic heroic code, which values strength, courage, and loyalty in warriors; hospitality, generosity, and political skill in kings; ceremoniousness in women; and good reputation in all people.

  11. Beowulf: Famous Quotes Explained - SparkNotes

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    Explanation of the famous quotes in Beowulf, including all important speeches, comments, quotations, and monologues.