Beowulf LRJ #2

Chue Meng Vang



Ms. Peifer



English 10 IB



December 4, 2008



Beowulf
One of the values in Beowulf is revenge. This is a big one because Grendel's mom comes and attacks the Danes in the mead hall and retrieves her son's arm. She also kills one of the king's best friends. In her attack she makes the king want to retaliate against her. "Wise sir, do not grieve. It is always best to avenge those dear to you then it is to indulge in mourning." (1384-1385) This is the advice Beowulf gives to the king mourning about his good friend's death.
Another big value is taking trophies after a victorious fight. After defeating Grendel's mom Beowulf takes Grendel's head as a trophy back to the mead hall.
An unrealistic thing in the story is Grendal's mom. When she attacked the hall she killed a lot of people. This in turn enraged Beowulf who sought out to kill her.
"Rest? What is rest? Sorrow has returned." (1322) King Hrothgar said this to Beowulf when Beowulf returned. This quote helps add on to the emotions in the meade hall. Everyone is obviously shocked, scared and angry.
"Wise sir, do not grieve. It is always best to avenge those dear to you then it is to indulge in mourning." (1385) This quote adds on to the story because Beowulf is basically saying that they should go and kill this creature that attacked them. This quote sets the stage for the hunt for Grendel's mom.