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What type of monster does Beowulf encounter in the hall of Herot?
What type of monster does Beowulf encounter in the hall of Herot?
Grendel
Why do Beowulf's companions in arms realize that only Beowulf can defeat Grendel?
Why do Beowulf's companions in arms realize that only Beowulf can defeat Grendel?
Grendel has an enchanted hide
What causes the hall of Herot to shake during Beowulf's battle with Grendel?
What causes the hall of Herot to shake during Beowulf's battle with Grendel?
The violent fight between Beowulf and Grendel
How does Beowulf ultimately manage to defeat Grendel?
How does Beowulf ultimately manage to defeat Grendel?
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What fate befalls Grendel after his encounter with Beowulf?
What fate befalls Grendel after his encounter with Beowulf?
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Study Notes
- Beowulf encounters Grendel, a murderous monster, in the hall of Herot and engages in a fierce battle with him.
- Despite Grendel's attempts to break free, Beowulf's grip on his arm proves unyielding, leading to a brutal and intense struggle between the two.
- The fight is so violent that it causes the hall of Herot to shake, with the sound of their wrestling echoing outside for all to hear.
- Beowulf's companions in arms attempt to assist him by drawing their swords, but soon realize that only Beowulf's sheer strength can defeat Grendel due to the monster's enchanted hide.
- Beowulf ultimately succeeds in tearing off Grendel's arm, causing the monster to flee back to his den, where he faces a slow and inevitable death.
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Test your knowledge on the epic battle between Beowulf and the monstrous Grendel in the hall of Herot. Explore the intense struggle, Beowulf's unyielding grip, and the ultimate defeat of Grendel.
