This kenning uses the metaphor of the sea as a road that is owned by the whales, implying that the whales have control over the sea and the creatures that live within it. Kennings are a major feature of Beowulf"s style. Share: A Kenning names something by describing its qualities in a two word compound expression (often consiting of a noun and a verb made into a noun using an -er ending) for example mouse catcher = cat. As Beowulf and his men go to contest Grendel's mother in her lair, they must travel across and into a lake. Modthrytho an example of a disreputable ruler, possibly based on a fourth-century queen. unsouled The soul was believed to leave the body shortly after death. In this passage, which concerns Grendel's first active appearance in the narrative, the kenning ''God-cursed'' sets up an active contrast with Beowulf. They help to create the poems solid feel by describing things in strongly imagistic terms. Bright-Danes another name for the Scyldings, the reference to shining light. The battle between the monsters and Beowulf represent the theme of good versus evil in the poem, as well as the fusion of pagan and Christian ideals in the changing Germanic society. hand strength of 30 men, killed 5 giants and their families, killed nicors, 8 gifts Hrothgar gave Beowulf after killing Grendel, standard of gold, new helmet, new sword, crown of wreath, banner embroidered with his accomplishment, new byrny, 8 horses, saddle, Beowulfs 4 requests before he fights troll wife, protect his thanes, send his treasure back to king in Sweden, mark where I fall with fathers love (tombstone), give Unferth his sword back, 2 things Beowulf brings back form troll wife cave, what was left of his sword used to kill her, head of Grendel, 4 gifts Beowulf gave Hygelac (most important), boar crested head piece, towering helmet, byrny, sword, 3 horses with saddles, beautiful necklace from Wealtheow, plot of land, a hall (house/castle), sword-Nagling (family heirloom), voice in government (cabinet member), kept what was his, started no quarrels, swore no false oaths, killed no kinsman, let me see the treasure im dying for, give my gold to my people, build a barrow or monument on cape of Whales, kindest, mildest, gentle, most eager for fame, Celtic, Scandinavian, Anglo, Saxon, Jutes, Latin, warm temperatures, rich fertile soil, water inlets, Shepard of sins, foe of God, cursed monster, prince of the weders, son of Ecgtheow, Lord of seamen, whitehaired warrior, lord of nations, giver of rings, hoard warden, fire drake, guard of the mound, monstrous hag, the dam of Grendel, ravaging hag, a poetic device that is a 2 or more word metaphor, universal hero, supernatural, tells story/relates to other stories, lofty language, concerned with moral values, unbiased, deep elemental passion, historical writing, favor or request-Beowulf asked if he could fight Grendel, difference between Beowulfs shield and Wiglafs shied.
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