Beowulf, Part 11 summary
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In XI All Sleep Except One, Beowulf puts aside his weapons and trusts his strength and God’s judgment as his companions sleep in fear of death. Grendel enters the hall and devours a sleeping warrior, but his struggle with Beowulf makes him eager to escape, while his cries frighten the Danes.
What happens
- Hrothgar leaves the hall with his retainers and seeks Wealhtheow as his bedmate.
- Beowulf removes his armor, gives his sword to an attendant, and declares that he intends to fight Grendel without weapons.
- The Geatish warriors sleep despite fearing that they cannot return home, while one warrior remains awake as their guard.
- Grendel comes from the fens, tears open the door, enters the hall, and devours a sleeping warrior.
- Beowulf grapples with Grendel, whose surprise at his opponent’s strength makes him eager to flee.
- Beowulf resolves to fulfill his boast as the hall groans and Grendel’s cries terrify the Danes.
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