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Beowulf, Part 7 summary

Part 7 of 43 · 4 min to read the part

In VII Hrothgar and Beowulf, Hrothgar welcomes Beowulf as a hero whose reported strength offers hope against Grendel, and Beowulf recounts his victories before asking to defend Heorot. Beowulf declares that he intends to grapple with the monster without weapons and asks that his armor reach Higelac if he dies.

What happens

  1. Hrothgar recalls Beowulf’s childhood and family, reports his extraordinary strength, and credits the Creator with sending help.
  2. Wulfgar welcomes the visitors and tells them to leave their shields and spears outside.
  3. Beowulf enters with his followers while some men remain to guard their equipment.
  4. Beowulf greets Hrothgar, identifies his loyalty to Higelac, and recounts victories over enemies, giants, and water creatures.
  5. He asks to defend Heorot with his own men and declares that he intends to fight Grendel without weapons.
  6. He describes possible defeat and asks Hrothgar to send his mail coat to Higelac if he dies.

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BeowulfHrothgarGrendelGrendel's motherHigelac

What to notice

Beowulf closes his speech by accepting an outcome beyond his control. His confidence does not erase his recognition that he can die.

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What does Beowulf ask Hrothgar to do if he dies?

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