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- Protagonist of the epic
- strongest, ablest warrior around
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- King of the Danes
- represents a different kind of leadership from that exhibited by the youthful warrior Beowulf
- father figure to Beowulf
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- demon descended from Cain
- preys on Hrothgar’s warriors in the king’s mead-hall
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- Desire for vengeance for her son's death
- Is killed by Beowulf with a sword
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- Guards a horde of treasure in a hidden mound
- Kills Beowulf
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- legendary Danish king from whom Hrothgar is descended
- rise from orphan to warrior-king
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- second in the genealogy of Danish rulers
- the son of Shield Sheafson and father of Halfdane.
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- Father of Hrothgar, Heorogar, Halga
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- Danish warrior jealous of Beowulf
- unable or unwilling to fight Grendel
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- Hrothgar's elder son
- stands to inherit the Danish throne, but Hrethric’s older cousin Hrothulf will prevent him from doing so
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- Hrothgar’s nephew
- betrays and usurps his cousin, Hrethic, the rightful heir to the Danish throne
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- Hrothgar's trusted advisor
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- Beowulf’s uncle, king of the Geats
- Welcomes Beowulf back from Denmark
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- A young kinsman and retainer of Beowulf who helps him in the fight against the dragon while all of the other warriors run away
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- Beowulf's father
- Hrothgar's friend
- Noble reputation
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- eatish king who took Beowulf in as a ward after the death of Ecgtheow
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- Beowulf’s childhood friend, whom he defeated in a swimming match
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