... the throne. Following Beowulf's fearless victory over Grendel, Wealhtheow offers a toast to the Geats and gives Beowulf rewards for his heroism. She tells Beowulf, "Have luck with this neck-ring beloved Beowulf / accept these gifts gold-gleaming treasures / and use them well&emdash;may you win always / make known your strength and save for these boys / wise counsel-words&emdash;I'll ... ...

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... says, "And if your enemy should end my life then be, oh generous prince, forever the father and protector of all whom I leave behind me here in your hands, my beloved comrades left with no leader". Like Beowulf, in the epic of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Gawain exhibits his loyalty to his king by stepping up and accepting ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School