Beowulf #3

1. After his death Gigemund...the guardian of the hoard. pg. 59 (884-887) Hrothgar's minstrel sings. He sings about Sigemund who dies from slaying a dragon. This song parallels and foreshadows Beowulf later slaying a dragon.

2. Sigemund's name...but evil entered into Heremod. pg. 61 (897-914) This is where the scop sings about King Heremod and contrasts him with Beowulf. This is perhaps a foreshadow because contrasting Beowulf with a king tells us that later Beowulf will become a king.

3. At their head they placed...they were a right people. pg. 88-89 (1242-1250) This tells you a lot about Beowulf's warriors. They are always prepared and ready for battle. It fits into the theme of qualitites of warrior tradition. The Beowulf poet praises the Geat's for being so great. "It was their habit always and everywhere to be ready for action at home or in the camp."

4. ring-giver. pg. 75 (1101) This would be an example of a kenning. Meaning a king being one who rewards his warriors with rings.

5. Hildeburh had little cause...on the battlefield. pg. 71 (1070-1072) Role of women. Hildeburh, a Danish princess married to the Frisian King Finn is acting as a peace pledge between the two. She looses a son on one side and a brother on the other. She is used to form a connection between the groups without having a say in anything.