beowulf

Prepared by:Erika Panganiban

Historical Background oldest surviving epic

poem in the English language

written in Old English, the language of the Saxons

composed as early as c 700, and evolved through many retellings before it was written down

earliest known owner of the manuscript is the 16th century scholar Lawrence Nowell

Hrothgar, king of the Danes, built a mead-hall called as “Heorot hall”

Because of the noise made by the Danes, Grendel attacked them

He ruled the hall for 12 years

A great warrior from Geatland came to help

His name was Beowulf

Beowulf fought with Grendel

Beowulf succeed in defeating Grendel

He get Grendel’s severed arm that served as his trophy

Grendel’s mother came to Herot to avenge Grendel

After defeating Grendel’s mother, he get Grendel’s head

Beowulf sailed back to his land and became the king for 50 years

A thief woken the dragon for stealing a goblet

The dragon angered the Geats and destroyed their land

Beowulf was able to kill the dragon but he was totally wounded.

Because of his condition, he died.