... uses this opportunity to safeguard her two children from Hrothulf, their mischievous older cousin. Should the king meet an untimely death, Wealhtheow needs to guarantee that Hrothulf does not steal the throne from her children, the proper successors. During her toast to the large crowd of Danes and Geats ... their appropriate roles. The author sets up a parallel between Grendel's mother and another evil woman who "tortured and murdered / powerful princess proud king's daughter&emdash; / not one hall-thane hero or servant / save the fond father of that fearsome maid / dared look at her by...

• Word Count: 1587
• Approx Pages: 6

... , it would wreck the whole trip" comes to mind because just like Alexander Supertramp (main character), I want things to be done my way. I want to take a fair path, not choosing the easy way out and seeing it through. Now of course everything in life can't follow a plan, but I often try to see my ... don't let people or groups influence me. I wouldn't become someone I am not because of the influence of others. I feel it is sometimes sad to see people compromise who they are and what they believe in because of what others have influenced them to be like, or simply just trying to "fit in"....

• Word Count: 1598
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School