Beowulf is an Old English epic poem written anonymously around 975 AD. Explore a character analysis of Beowulf, plot summary, and important quotes.
Summary
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Characters
See a complete list of the characters in Beowulf and in-depth analyses of Beowulf, Grendel, Hrothgar, Unferth, Wiglaf, Grendel’s Mother, and The Dragon.
Literary Devices
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Questions & Answers
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Quotes
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By Theme
- Heroism
- Mortality
- Treasure
- Evil
- Christianity
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By Character
- Beowulf
- Hrothgar
- Grendel
- Wealhtheow
- Wiglaf
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Essays
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Further Study
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