Comparing Beowulf And Scyld Of Scefing

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The manuscript Beowulf was written by an unknown author shows many different characters. More specifically, the names of the characters Scyld or Scefing, Hrothgar, Grendal, Hygelac, Beowulf, and Grendal’s mother. All characters are important into fully understanding Beowulf. The backgrounds of each character boost the comprehension of the manuscript. Scyld of Scefing is the original king of Heorot and is most respected king of the mighty Daneland. Scyld of Scefing was formerly a foundling(orphan) and worked his way to the top. Scyld of Scefing has a grandson Hrothgar. When Hrothgar was king, he ordered a master mead hall be built. The mead hall was grand, gigantic, and sturdy. Hrothgar had a problem though, a mighty monster named Grendal was killing innocent families. Even his best warriors couldn’t defeat this muscular beast. Hrothgar was in constant sorrow because he couldn’t protect his kingdom. News of this fiend was spreading to nearby kingdoms like the Geat Kingdom. The …show more content…

Beowulf is told to be, “as strong as thirty men”. He has slayed numerous water monsters. When faced with Grendal, he kicked Grendal’s behind. Grendal had never felt such fear for his life. After he beat up Grendal, he kept his arm as a trophy to display in the hall. Hrothgar was forever grateful to Beowulf; he gave Beowulf a sword, a coat of mail, horses, ensign, etc. Weatheow, Hrothgar’s wife, gave Beowulf Hygelac’s old collar of gold. Beowulf was then faced with the vengeful mother of Grendal. Of course he defeated this foe and in reward he took with him Grendal’s head and a giant’s sword. Beowulf is a strong fighter in the manuscript Beowulf. Knowing about Grendal and Grendal’s mom will help to better understand Beowulf. A long time ago there was a man Cain; Cain killed his brother out of jealously. As a result monster were

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