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Q1 - The Land of Monsters Within and Without

The epic poem Beowulf tells the story of a Geatish hero named Beowulf who uses his superhuman strength and courage to save the kingdom of the Danes from the monster Grendel and later Grendel's mother. In his old age, Beowulf faces a dragon threatening his own kingdom and defeats it, but is fatally wounded in the process.

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Q1 - The Land of Monsters Within and Without

The epic poem Beowulf tells the story of a Geatish hero named Beowulf who uses his superhuman strength and courage to save the kingdom of the Danes from the monster Grendel and later Grendel's mother. In his old age, Beowulf faces a dragon threatening his own kingdom and defeats it, but is fatally wounded in the process.

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UNIT 1:

THE ENGLISH CLASSICAL


TRADITION:

A Journey Toward the Roots of Human


Civilization
"Beowulf" is an epic poem that tells the story of
a heroic warrior named Beowulf who comes to
the aid of the Danish king, Hrothgar, and his
people.
• "Beowulf" is a classic epic that explores themes of
heroism, loyalty, the passage of time, and the
inevitability of death. It's one of the most important
works of Old English literature and has had a lasting
influence on the epic tradition in literature.
Here's a summarized version of the
story:
• Part 1: Beowulf's Arrival
• Beowulf, a Geat warrior, arrives in Denmark to help
King Hrothgar and his kingdom, plagued by the
monstrous creature Grendel.
• Grendel, a descendant of the biblical Cain, attacks
the Danes in their mead hall, Heorot, every night,
causing fear and death.
• Part 2: Beowulf vs. Grendel
• Beowulf confronts Grendel and engages in a fierce
battle in Heorot.
• Beowulf defeats Grendel by tearing off his arm,
causing the monster to flee and die in his lair.
• Part 3: Celebration and Grendel's Mother
• The Danes celebrate Beowulf's victory, but their joy
is short-lived as Grendel's mother seeks revenge.
• Beowulf volunteers to face her and tracks her to her
underwater lair.
• In a challenging battle, Beowulf kills Grendel's
mother with a magic sword.
• Part 4: Return to Geatland
• Beowulf returns to his homeland, Geatland, and
presents King Hygelac with treasures from Hrothgar
as a token of their gratitude.
• He becomes a respected warrior and later succeeds
Hygelac as king.
• Part 5: The Dragon Threat
• In his old age, Beowulf faces a new threat—a
dragon guarding a hoard of treasure.
• Beowulf, now king, assembles a group of loyal
warriors to confront the dragon.
• Part 6: Beowulf's Last Battle
• In a fiery battle, Beowulf defeats the dragon but is
mortally wounded in the process.
• He dies, leaving his kingdom in the hands of his
loyal thane, Wiglaf.
• Beowulf is mourned, and his body is placed in a
grand funeral pyre, and his deeds are celebrated.
Beowulf Video Summary

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