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  Is this parallelism/exposition/foreshadowing/or setting?

  Posted by vmvasquez on Mar 13, 2010 at 11:11 AM

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  Who is Scyld? Where does he come from? Where does he go? What does he do?

  Posted by candk on Mar 9, 2010 at 07:49 AM

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  In the story Beowulf, why doesn't Grendel's mom attack Beowulf in her first attack on Heorot?

  Posted by mzgryer on Mar 8, 2010 at 07:29 PM

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  What do we learn about Sir Gawain's character from this selection?

  Posted by rosegold on Mar 8, 2010 at 12:45 PM

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  There are lots if "digression" in this section. what do these departures from the main narrative do?Why are they there?

  Posted by babyface12 on Mar 3, 2010 at 05:45 PM

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  what accusation does unferth the watchman raise against beowulf?

  Posted by yairi on Mar 1, 2010 at 04:28 PM

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  In Beowulf, what specifically pagan practices (sacrifice, burial, augury, etc.)are described, and how do the characters see their relationship to God?

  Posted by dfo on Feb 24, 2010 at 07:22 AM

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  WHo says "Let him eat honey"

  Posted by sandysmile on Feb 22, 2010 at 06:31 PM

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  Why does Beowulf slay Grendel?

  Posted by miztasha02 on Feb 22, 2010 at 01:41 PM

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  What are some possible meanings of Beowulf and the point of view?

  Posted by princesspk19 on Feb 22, 2010 at 11:56 AM

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  How would I write a thesis for a compare and contrast essay for Beowulf?

  Posted by k-katia on Feb 21, 2010 at 10:46 AM

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  What kind of king is Hrthogar? You can compare to other kings we here about. What is the society like?

  Posted by babyface12 on Feb 19, 2010 at 01:44 PM

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  In Beowulf, how does Wiglaf represent the ideal role of the warrior?

  Posted by omer6 on Feb 17, 2010 at 04:56 PM

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  Why is Hrothgar's lineage given in Beowulf?

  Posted by nanette64 on Feb 17, 2010 at 11:12 AM

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  Lines 1383-2199. At the end of this section, Beowulf tells a story to king Hygelac. What does he tells us and what does it show us?  

  Posted by babyface12 on Feb 16, 2010 at 07:24 AM

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  Much of Beowulf is didactic.  How and why is this so?

  Posted by nek345 on Feb 15, 2010 at 05:17 AM

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  What was being mourned in lines 2199-3182 of Beowulf?

  Posted by babyface12 on Feb 14, 2010 at 01:50 PM

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  Describe how Beowulf becomes King of the Geats.

  Posted by shaffererin1 on Feb 14, 2010 at 12:57 PM

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  In Lines 1383-2199. At the end of this section, Beowulf tells a storyto King Hygelac. Why does he tell it, and what does it show us?

  Posted by babyface12 on Feb 13, 2010 at 09:06 AM

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  What part do the frequent anecdotes play in the book Beowulf?    

  Posted by nek345 on Feb 12, 2010 at 05:51 AM

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  At the end of of this section, Beowulf tells a story to King Hygelac Why does he tell it, and what does it show us? (about Beowulf specifically)  

  Posted by babyface12 on Feb 10, 2010 at 10:43 AM

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  Does anyone know any (free) online sites, services, or software such that, when I type regular English, it automatically translates to Old English?

  Posted by mwhoopee on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:14 PM

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  Beowuf lines 1383-2199 After the battle in this section, Beowulf and Hrothgar make promises to each other. What do you think of these promises?  

  Posted by babyface12 on Feb 8, 2010 at 08:15 PM

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  Who made Shield Sheafson's son Beow famous?

  Posted by mal2010 on Feb 8, 2010 at 03:59 PM

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  Why do none of Hrothgar's men challege Grendel?

  Posted by beautifulll on Feb 8, 2010 at 08:37 AM

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  There are many moments of digression in lines 7709-1382 in Beowulf. What do these departures from the main narrative do?

  Posted by babyface12 on Feb 6, 2010 at 11:40 AM

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  What does beowulf battle before he reaches grendel's mother?

  Posted by munther1992 on Jan 26, 2010 at 05:58 PM

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  Who were the parents of Beowulf?

  Posted by six on Jan 22, 2010 at 08:18 AM

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  Why does Beowulf travel to Heorot?  What do his motives for the trip tell you about his character?

  Posted by sleeps on Jan 17, 2010 at 04:57 PM

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  How are Beowulf and Trevor different and similar as leaders? Could you argue that Trevor is an effective leader?  expalin

  Posted by mirandapipes on Jan 17, 2010 at 09:24 AM

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  What do Hrothgar and his council do to try to save his guest-hall?

  Posted by msgummiebear on Jan 15, 2010 at 10:16 AM

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  In Beowulf, how do the Roman Catholic monks change the story to a Christian morality epic?

  Posted by nickysmama09 on Jan 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM

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  The archetypal epic hero stands in relation to his or her community as the hero?

  Posted by krysdura2 on Jan 12, 2010 at 11:52 PM

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  When Beowulf dies, does he go to Heaven?

  Posted by munther1992 on Jan 6, 2010 at 03:06 PM

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  What lessons are inherent in the Song of Finn (Line 836 onward)?

  Posted by jtoppers on Jan 5, 2010 at 04:37 PM

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  What is the charm that helps Grendel defeat Hrothgar's Danes in Beowulf?

  Posted by tylor on Jan 5, 2010 at 01:51 AM

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  What is the purpose of the foil in Shakespeare's Macbeth?

  Posted by klouise524 on Jan 3, 2010 at 01:19 PM

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  How can you discribe Beowulf's home in the epic story?

  Posted by cw2010 on Dec 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM

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  How did Beowulf die?

  Posted by nicknick on Dec 16, 2009 at 02:02 PM

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  What are some similarities and differences that King Arthur, Gilgamesh, Beowulf, and Achilles share?

  Posted by riagold2 on Dec 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM

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  What are specific ways in which pagan and Christian elements are interwoven in Beowulf?

  Posted by adiotrickster on Dec 12, 2009 at 11:21 AM

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  In Beowulf the castle Heorot is empty at night because?

  Posted by ashash1 on Dec 10, 2009 at 04:52 PM

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  Did the character, Beowulf go through any training to become a warrior?

  Posted by gmarquez555 on Dec 9, 2009 at 12:00 PM

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  I am doing a Literature and History project. I need help on how Beowulf reflects the historal setting in which it was developed?

  Posted by tipp89 on Dec 3, 2009 at 02:07 PM

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  The failure of Comitatus at the end of the poem is seen in?

  Posted by uraddiction101 on Dec 1, 2009 at 10:23 AM

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  What does this line mean from Beowulf? "The monster's thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws."

  Posted by tymir on Nov 25, 2009 at 05:45 PM

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  To what measures do Hrothgar and his nobles resort to rid themselves of Grendel?

  Posted by pacificsunsetxo on Nov 24, 2009 at 01:35 PM

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  How is the theme "education of a king" established and developed in the poem "Beowulf"?

  Posted by jamiee6235 on Nov 22, 2009 at 04:42 PM

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  How does Beowulf explore the theme of good vs. evil?

  Posted by sabrejader on Nov 21, 2009 at 04:19 PM

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  How does Beowulf Explore the Theme - Epics often explore the conflicts between good and evil. ?

  Posted by sabrejader on Nov 15, 2009 at 03:02 PM