Beowulf, Part 29: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Beowulf and his companions follow the coast and reach Higelac, who orders the hall prepared for them.
2. Hygd serves the Geats drink, while Higelac questions Beowulf and describes his anxiety about the journey.
3. Beowulf declares that he avenges the suffering Grendel causes among Hrothgar’s people.
4. He recalls Hrothgar’s welcome, his place beside the king’s son, and the queen’s generous treatment of warriors.
5. He describes Freaware’s betrothal to Ingeld as a peace arrangement, but doubts that marriage can keep violence contained.

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Cosa notare

Higelac’s relief makes the homecoming personal as well as ceremonial. He values Beowulf’s survival after fearing the dangers of his journey.

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