THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL’S MOTHER
1. Do your best to map out the ring structure of the
entire encounter with Grendel’s mother. HINTS:
Begin at line 1252, and the center point is the
battle in the lake itself.
2. Find at least three (3) pieces of evidence to support
ways in which Beowulf fulfills the traits of an epic
hero during this battle or in the time surrounding it.
3. What influences of Christianity and paganism do
we see in this battle?
4. Why is the story of Grendel’s mother’s attack
preceded by the Finn digression (1070-1158) and
Wealhtheow’s words to Hrothgar?