Beowulf #1

1. whale-road pg. 3 (10) Whale-road is a kenning because it is a compound metaphor replacing the word ocean or sea for whale-road.

2. His warrior band did what he bade them...and mourning their loss. pg. 5 (28-50) This fits into the theme of burial of a king and also the relationship between leaders and their warriors. The warriors show their respect and honor towards their king by giving him a proper burial and by loading treasure upon him. Thus, showing their gratitude toward their king.

3. His warrior band did what he bade them...and mourning their loss. pg. 5 (28-50) This could also be seen as a foreshadow to Beowulf's funeral. Beowulf was an honorable king whom was beloved by his warriors. This type of funeral could foretell what lays ahead for Beowulf.

4. The hall towered, its gables wide and high...unleashed among in-laws, the blood-lust rampant. pg. 7 (81-85) This is a foreshadow that Heorot Hall is going to be burned down by kin-killing during one big blood feud.

5. Sometimes at pagan shrines they vowed...deep in their hearts they remembered hell. pg. 13 (175-180) This is important because it is showing you how the Danes aren't seeking God for help and therefore they aren't able to get rid of Grendel. Showing you that they most definitely are not Christians, but also hinting at the fact that because of this they aren't as superior.