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What is the setting in the battle with grendels mother?
Underwater, in a lake.
Whom does Grendels mother kill?
Grendel's mother kills Aeschere, one of Hrothgar's most trusted advisors, in revenge for her son Grendel's death at the hands of Beowulf.
Who is the dear old friend and battle companion of Hrothgar that is killed by a monsters mother?
aeschere
How does Grendels mother mourn the death of her son?
Grendel's mother mourns the death of her son by seeking revenge on Beowulf, who killed him. She attacks Heorot in search of retaliation, ultimately resulting in a battle with Beowulf himself.
What does grendels mother steal from the great hall?
Grendel's mother steals the head of one of Hrothgar's most trusted advisors, Aeshere, from the great hall.
What weapon does Beowulf take to battle grendal's mother?
Hrunting, a sword handed down from Hrothgar's forefathers.
Where does grendels mother live?
A swamp
What happens immediately after Beowulf kills grendels mother?
After Beowulf kills Grendel's mother, he sees Grendel's lifeless body and beheads it as proof of his victory. He then finds the decapitated head of Grendel and takes it with him as he returns to Heorot to show it to Hrothgar. The Geats and Danes rejoice in Beowulf's triumph over the monsters.
Why was it harder for Beowulf to kill Grendels's mother than Grendel himself?
While Grendel's mother is hard for Beowulf to defeat, he IS able to use a sword, where as he has to battle Grendel bare handed.
What did Beowulf do after beheading grendels mother?
he dies later on
How is Beowulf method of killing grendels mother ironic?
Beowulf kills Grendel's mother by using her own weapon, a giant's sword, against her. This is ironic because he defeats her with the very weapon she was planning to use against him. Additionally, he avenges Grendel's death by killing his mother in the same manner that Grendel killed Hrothgar's men.
What does Beowulf ask of Hrothgar should he die in battle?
Beowulf accepts to go after Grendel's mother but first sets a number of conditions. If Beowulf is to be killed, Hrothgar would have to take care of Beowulf's family and Unferth would inherit his possessions and estate.
