Question

preparing to read from grendel
match each character from beowulf to the correct description.
hrothgar
beowulf
grendel
a hero who kills grendel
a monster who attacks the danes
the king of the danes

Explanation:

Identify Hrothgar's description

Hrothgar is the historical/legendary king of the Danes who builds the great hall Heorot.

Identify Beowulf's description

Beowulf is the Geatish hero who travels to Denmark and kills the monster Grendel.

Identify Grendel's description

Grendel is the monstrous antagonist who terrorizes and attacks the Danes at Heorot.

Answer:

• Hrothgar matches with the king of the Danes
• Beowulf matches with a hero who kills Grendel
• Grendel matches with a monster who attacks the Danes