Beowulf - Cedar Grove High School



Beowulf

Objective: To secure a job as a king that will allow me to use my chilvaristic capabilities, demonstrate my might, as well as allow me to lead a group of subjects.

Education/Training:

• Higlac’s follower

• Son of Edgetho, a famous soldier

Experience:

• Leader of a troop of Geats 1

• Close rapport with Higlac, leader of the Geats

• Volunteer helper for Hrothgar2

• Fought in many battles

Talents/ Skills:

• Able to breathe under water

• Excellent swimmer

• Strongest man alive

• Good communication with both kings and laymen

• Slayer of monsters

• Favored by God

• Ship navigator

• Knows the sea

• Compassionate provider

Hobbies/ Interests:

• Community service

• Religion

• Sailing/Travel

References:

Hrothgar

Higlac

The Geats

Annotations:

1. Leader of a troop of Geats: Beowulf chose 14 of the mightiest Geats and led them by boat to Herot. (lines 120-124)

2. Volunteer helper for Hrothgar: Once Beowulf heard of the troubles Hrothgar was plagued with, he willingly left his home and traveled to Herot. (lines 115-119)

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