Who was Wealtheow?

Wealtheow is Hrothgar’s queen, given to him in marriage as a gesture of peace by a rival king. Wealtheow’s presence at Hart exerts a calming power, easing tensions and resolving disputes between men. Her beauty and grace fascinate Grendel and torment him just as the beauty of the Shaper’s songs first did.

What are Grendel character traits?

In the original Beowulf epic, Grendel displays nothing but the most primitive human qualities. In Grendel, however, he is an intelligent and temperamental monster, capable of rational thought as well as irrational outbursts of emotion.

What kind of person is Hrothgar in Grendel?

King of the Danes. Hrothgar maintains a highly powerful and prosperous kingdom until Grendel begins terrorizing the area. In Beowulf, Hrothgar is an exemplary model of kingship, but in Grendel he is more flawed and human.

Who is isolated at the end of Grendel?

Ork also has no difficulty understanding Grendel’s speech, but his interaction with his “god” separates him even further from his fellow priests. Even Hrothgar is isolated by the end of the novel; he sits alone on his throne, waiting for the day when Wealtheow will tire of him, or Hrothulf will replace him.

How does Grendel conclude that Beowulf is insane?

The Scyldings are struck by Beowulf’s sharp words, and Grendel concludes that Beowulf is insane. Hrothgar deflates the situation by enlisting Wealtheow to serve mead. Grendel once again notices the strange disconnection between Beowulf’s mouth and his words.

Where does Grendel go after the Giant Claw?

Mortally wounded, Grendel flees to the swamp. The giant claw later hangs from Heorot’s roof as a trophy. In many ways, Grendel is the most interesting character in the epic. He is a mix of man and beast; his fury is based on very human feelings of resentment and jealousy.

Who are the people of Scylding in Beowulf?

A mention of Scyldingas in the Beowulf Old English Scylding (plural Scyldingas) and Old Norse Skjöldung (plural Skjöldungar), meaning in both languages “People of Scyld /Skjöld” are the members of a legendary royal family of Danes, especially kings.