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Beowulf
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The hero, the main character, the prince of the Geats, warrior
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Edgetho
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Beowulf's father, brave warrior of the Geats
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Hrunting
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His sword
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Wiglaf
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The loyal warrior that stayed to fight the dragon with Beowulf
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Hrothgar
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King of the Danes; his men were victimized by the monster
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Grendel
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Monster who ate the men in the mead hall
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Healfdane
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Hrothgar's father
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Grendel's grandfather
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Cain
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Herot
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Mead hall
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Higlac
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King of the Geats; Beowulf's uncle
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Chain mail
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Armor made of small chains
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Unferth
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Danish warrior who questioned Beowulf before the battle with Grendel
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How do you know Beowulf is a hero?
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His strength is greater than any one else's; he fights monsters to save the kingdom; he's larger than life; people talk about his many exploits....
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How does Beowulf kill the dragon?
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He and Wiglaf fight the dragon together after his sword broke and his shield melted
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What is the message of Beowulf?
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In the battle of good vs. evil, goodness always wins.
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