HELP! 50 points!! Beowulf 1- What advice does Hrothgar give to Beowulf after the hero returns in triumph?

Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

2- How would you describe the relationship between Beowulf and Unferth, as Beowulf prepares to leave? Use evidence from the poem to support your answer.

3- What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar before he leaves? Draw on evidence from the text to support your answer.

4- How does Hrothgar react when Beowulf leaves for his ship, and why does he react in this way?

Find the answers and pieces of evidence below.

Explanation:

1. Hrothgar advised Beowulf to never allow himself be overcome with pride for the glory that came with being a warrior was fleeting.

Evidence from the text:

Beware of arrogance, world-famous champion!

But a little-while lasts thy life-vigor’s fulness;

2. The relationship between Beowulf and Unferth before Beowulf left could be described as cordial for Unferth offered Beowulf his sword as a sign of peace or friendship.

Evidence from the text:

The valiant one bade then,

Offspring of Ecglaf, off to bear Hrunting,

To take his weapon, his well-beloved iron;

He him thanked for the gift, saying good he accounted

3. Beowulf told Hrothgar that if he ever had any need for him, that he would be very eager to offer his help.

Evidence from the text:

If greater affection

I am anywise able ever on earth to

Gain at thy hands, ruler of heroes,

Than yet I have done, I shall quickly be ready

For combat and conflict

4. King Hrothgar was unable to control his emotions for he wept profusely at the departure of Beowulf.

Evidence from the text:

Then the noble-born king kissed the distinguished,

Dear-lovèd liegeman, the Dane-prince saluted him,

And claspèd his neck; tears from him fell,

From the gray-headed man: