... . They were held in very little regard or value in their society. Good women were peaceful and unassertive, greeting guests and serving drinks to them. The author of Beowulf shows Grendel's mother as a strong and combative monster. The queen of the Danes, Wealhtheow, does assert herself in the interest of her husband and children, which reveals the masculine fear of feminine ... her intelligence and ability to control men to protect her children and their place on the throne from Hrothulf, their cousin, in case of an untimely death of the king. Grendel's mother is portrayed as powerful, ...

• Word Count: 1539
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School

... yet unsuccessful warrior, the author is able to contrast Beowulf and Unferth and in doing so emphasize the fact that Beowulf's words are consistently followed with results. After Beowulf defeats Grendel, "Beowulf's doings were praised over and over again. Nowhere, they said, north or south between the two seas or under the tall sky on the broad earth was there anyone ... Oedipus speaks with Tiresias he begins to believe Creon is attempting to overthrow him, Oedipus says, "When my enemy moves against me quickly, plots in secret, I move quickly too, I must, I plot and pay him back. Relax ...

• Word Count: 1371
• Approx Pages: 5
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