Quotation Analysis
"Till the monster stirred, that demon, that fiend; Grendel who haunted the moors, the wild marshes, and made his home in a hell. Not hell but hell on earth. He was spawned in that slime of Cain, murderous creatures banished by God, punished forever for the crime of Abel's death."
(Lines 101-108)
Grendel was widely hated and considered a demon who ruined the lives of the many innocent civilians of the Danes land. This quote says that Grendel will be unforgiven forever and punished for all the bad he has done in his afterlife. This basically says that Grendel was such a belligerent devious demon who shall be punished forever.
"Twelve winters of grief for Hrothgar, king of the Danes, sorrow heaped at his door by hell-forged hands, His misery leaped the seas, was told and sung in all men's ears"
(lines 147-151)
The narrator of Beowulf's story says this to describe the effects of Grendel's attacks. For twelve years, Hrothgar and his people were forced to deal with Grendel and his brutal attacks. It was twelve years of pain and misery in Herot because it was left abandoned with its people left to grieve over what destruction Grendel has done.
"Hanging high/ From the rafters where Beowulf had hung it, was/ the monster's/ Arm, claw, and shoulder and all." (lines 833-836)
This quote exemplifies the brute power and relentless strength Beowulf possessed when fighting Grendel. In the battle, Beowulf ripped Grendel's entire arm off and kept it as a trophy piece. It was hung up for Beowulf to be known as the one who courageously defeated the evil monster, Grendel.
"Wear these bright jewels, beloved Beowulf; enjoy them,...oh fortunate young warrior; grow richer, let your fame and your strength go hand in hand; and lend these two boys your wise and gentle heart! I'll remember your kindness. Your glory is too great to forget.
(Lines 1216-1221)
King Hrothgar, who is basically Beowulf's biggest fan celebrates his victories of defeating Grendel along with his mother. The king showers him in gifts and treasure to exemplify his great success. Beowulf eventually has to return to his homeland so Hrothgar is reminiscent of his heroic achievements and ensures Beowulf that they will never be forgotten.
(Lines 101-108)
Grendel was widely hated and considered a demon who ruined the lives of the many innocent civilians of the Danes land. This quote says that Grendel will be unforgiven forever and punished for all the bad he has done in his afterlife. This basically says that Grendel was such a belligerent devious demon who shall be punished forever.
"Twelve winters of grief for Hrothgar, king of the Danes, sorrow heaped at his door by hell-forged hands, His misery leaped the seas, was told and sung in all men's ears"
(lines 147-151)
The narrator of Beowulf's story says this to describe the effects of Grendel's attacks. For twelve years, Hrothgar and his people were forced to deal with Grendel and his brutal attacks. It was twelve years of pain and misery in Herot because it was left abandoned with its people left to grieve over what destruction Grendel has done.
"Hanging high/ From the rafters where Beowulf had hung it, was/ the monster's/ Arm, claw, and shoulder and all." (lines 833-836)
This quote exemplifies the brute power and relentless strength Beowulf possessed when fighting Grendel. In the battle, Beowulf ripped Grendel's entire arm off and kept it as a trophy piece. It was hung up for Beowulf to be known as the one who courageously defeated the evil monster, Grendel.
"Wear these bright jewels, beloved Beowulf; enjoy them,...oh fortunate young warrior; grow richer, let your fame and your strength go hand in hand; and lend these two boys your wise and gentle heart! I'll remember your kindness. Your glory is too great to forget.
(Lines 1216-1221)
King Hrothgar, who is basically Beowulf's biggest fan celebrates his victories of defeating Grendel along with his mother. The king showers him in gifts and treasure to exemplify his great success. Beowulf eventually has to return to his homeland so Hrothgar is reminiscent of his heroic achievements and ensures Beowulf that they will never be forgotten.