Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Week 13: Reading Notes, Part A

 Beowulf's Resolve

The Story of Beowulf by Henry Pitz

Anton Pieck Helden der mensheid 1941 ill Beowulf a | Flickr

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Plot Points:

  • Beowulf is sitting within the drinking-room of the king of Hygelac as the Wanderer gives the tale of Grendel
  • Sitting there, a fire is lit within Beowulf and he commits to kill the beast
  • As the Wanderer finishes the tale, Beowulf stands up and shouts he will kill the beast
  • He says he owes a debt to king Hygelac for his father's sake
  • The room agrees with him, that he is the best suited for the job and that he should leave immediately 
  • Agreeing, Beowulf packs and leaves to fight the beast

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