The history of warrior's ancestors was so important because it showed status. ... Boasting is so important to the medieval warrior culture because if gives the warriors credentials. ... Queen Modthryth is used as a comparison of what to do as a woman, get married. ... Beowulf also brings his top warriors to the dragon's lair with him. ... In his last "boast " never, mentions his need for help by his warriors. ...

• Word Count: 2142
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

Wealtheow- She is the queen, beautiful, and a sad young woman. ... He sees some warriors land on Hrothgar's shore. Beowulf is leading the warriors and convinces Hrothgar that they can slay Grendel. ... So he wants a challenge, and soon spots Beowulf and his warriors landing on the shores nears Hrothgar's kingdom. ...

• Word Count: 1613
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In every heroic story there is always the woman of the great hero. ... They are willing to put their own fears aside and fight as noble warriors, just as any hero is willing to do regardless of what culture or social class they are from. ...

• Word Count: 1559
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School