https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1 Brenna, Borja, Ryan, and Grayson en-us 2016-09-20 13:14:21 UTC 2025-12-04 21:10:29 UTC hello@padlet.com gvick https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125057062 The first sword, which is known as Hrunting,  is described as a sword with history, it is said that anyone who has ever ported it  has not lost in battle. On the other hand , the sword in the cave of Grendel is a sword of an earlier time,  from this sword it is said that no human except Beowulf can master.  By the descriptions given, the second sword Beowulf uses seems to be bigger and weighs more than the first one,  which seems to be lighter and smaller. So the writer compares the two swords to make us see that he is using a completely different sword in the second attempt, and that that change of the sword was a vital factor to kill the beast. (pg 105/108-109)]]> 2016-09-20 13:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125057062 bsmith72 https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125057202

The river that Beowulf fought Grendel’s mother in was rushing, causing confusion and intensity to the situation. The fight also occurred at night time, creating an ominous and mysterious mood. There were also cliffs with monsters and the water was infested with monsters and reptiles. All of these elements add a sense of uneasiness, fear, and chaos, making the situation much more suspenseful. (pg. 99-101)

]]> 2016-09-20 13:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125057202 rvanderpoll https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125057281 “The great strength, generous gift, which God gave him,”  The narrator shows part of his worldview when he explains how Beowulf acquired his strength. He says that it was God given, meaning he believes there is an intelligent creator who gives humans certain traits. 

]]> 2016-09-20 13:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125057281 gvick https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125237960 Beowulf represents the good side of the contest, and Grendel's mother represents the evil side based on what they are fighting for. Beowulf is fighting Grendel’s mom in order to stop her from killing innocent people, which is noble and brave of him to do so on his own. Grendel’s mother is only trying to get revenge for her son's death, attempting to kill as many people as she could, having little sympathy for human life. Beowulf is willing to sacrifice his life in order to bring an end to Grendel’s mother, and is willing to do anything in order to save the lives of innocent people. ]]> 2016-09-20 20:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125237960 gvick https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125238174 1.  Neck-bone = collarbone  Beowulf’s sword struck Grendel’s mother’s collarbone
2. Bone-cage = ribcage  the armor’s purpose was to keep Beowulf’s body safe from Grendel’s attack. ]]> 2016-09-20 20:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125238174 gvick https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125238311 1. “The shining blade refused to bite.” Biting is human characteristic, but this quote is trying to show how the sword did not strike or have an effect on Grendel’s mother. 
2. “When wind blows up and stormy weather makes clouds scud and the skies weep out of its depths…” The forest and lake where Grendel’s lair is described in this sentence. It is not a pleasant place as it is filled with dark clouds and rain. In this quote, rain is described as the sky crying.]]> 2016-09-20 20:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125238311 gvick https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125238330 “The ninth hour of the day arrived. The brave Shieldings abandoned the cliff-top and the kind went home;”]]> 2016-09-20 20:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gvick/ohcvky8e2nw1/wish/125238330