Beowulf
Meet Beowulf the main character of the Epic. Beowulf was the mighty warrior everyone Knew about. One thing you should Know about Beowulf is that he loved to boast about himself. Beowulf’s Journey Began when he heard of a monster that kept terrorizing the Danes, and put it upon himself to end the Danes suffering once and for all.
characteristics
- Brave
- prideful
- Arrogant
- Strong Leader
- Selfless
- Leadership
- Loyalty
Grendel
Grendel, The monster that started it all. This monster attacked the Danes every Night at their Mead Hall , he Killed Many Soldiers and ate them for dinner. Grendels main reason for attacking the Danes was because of their Loud celebrations every night, his ears were sensitive and he didn’t know how to communicate to them his feelings so he killed.
Characteristics
- Evil
- Cold hearted
Hrothgar
Hrothgar was the king of the Danes. He was the creator of the mead hall which he called Herot. Hrothgar met Beowulf and promised him gold and treasures in return for the death of Grendel, and Beowulf quickly became his favorite after his promise to kill Grendel was fulfilled. He was husband to Wealthow and he showed great respect to his soldiers.
characteristics
- wise
- aged
- emotionless
- respectful
Grendels Mother
This is the Mother of the beast that terrorized the Mead hall and Killed many of Hrothgars soldiers including his closest friend Aschere in revenge for her sons death. Both her and her son are descendants of Cain, and she dies in a battle with Beowulf.
characteristics
- maternal
- evil
- vindictive
Unferth
Unferth is one of Hrothgars greatest soldiers and feel threatened when Beowulf shows up. He is jealous and offends Beowulf when he gets drunk. However, When Beowulf does defeat Grendel Unferth is impressed and is amazed by Beowulf.
characteristics
- jealous
- offensive
- fearful
Higlac
Wiglaf, the most loyal soldier and the only one Beowulf Had standing when his final moments arrived. Him and the other soldiers were preparing for battle with the dragon, but everyone was a coward and ran away except Wiglaf. He helped Old Beowulf defeat the Dragon and he also delivered Beowulfs last request.
characteristics
- Loyal
- Brave
- fighter
The Dragon
And finally, meet the scaly monster that put Beowulf down forever. The dragon was an evil Monster that would terrorize the Geats and stole gold and treasure and took it to his cage.
characteristics
- evil
- selfish
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