Aeschere- Hrothgar's trusted adviser.
Beowulf- The protaganist of the story. He is a strong Geatish hero, the warrior who fights Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the fire-breathing dragon. Beow- Is the second king listed of the Danish ruler. Beow is the son of Shield and the father of Halfdane. He is also known as a gift from God to the people who need a leader. Breca- Beowulf's childhood friend. Ecgtheow- Beowulf's father, Hygelac's brother-in-law, and Hrothgar's friend. Grendel- A demon and preys on Hrothgar warriors and terrorized the Danish land. Beowulf killed Grendel. Grendel's mother- From the swamp water her and her son put Hrothgar's warriors through misery in desire for vengeance. Halfdane- The father of Hrothgar, Heorogar, Halga, and an unnamed daughter who married a king of the Swedes. Hrethric- Hrothgar's oldest son. He was going to inherit the Danish throne but Hrethric's oldest cousin, Hrothulf prevents him from doing so. Beowulf then takes over the throne and helps the youngest by becoming king of Geatland and gives him guidance. Hrothmund- The second son of Hrothgar. Hrothulf- Hrothgar nephew who betrays his cousin, the rightful heir to throne which is a contrast to Beowulf's loyalty. Hygelac- Beowulf's uncle and the King of the Geats, and husband of Hygd. Welcomes Beowulf back to Denmark with treasure. Hygd- Hygelac's wife and queen of Geats. King Heremod- An evil king of legend. Heorot discusses King Heremod is a figure of Beowulf. King Hrethel- The Geatish king who took Beowulf in after the death of Ecgtheow (Beowulf's father) King Hrothgar- His the king of the Danes. His a wise and old leader that Beowulf took after when he told the thorn. Queen Modthryth- She punishes anyone who looks at her wrong. Sigemund- famous for slaying a dragon. Shield Sheafson- The Danish king, bloodline of Hrothgar, who took throne after Shield. The Dragon- He guards treasure in a hidden mound and burns the Geatland. Beowulf fights the dragon and wins the treasure with Wiglaf by his side. Unferth- A Danish warriors who is jealous of Beowulf and was scared to fight Grendel. Proving Beowulf is better then him. Wealhtheow- Hrothgar's wife, the Queen of Danes. Wiglaf- Beowulf's partner in slaying the Dragon. |
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