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Beowulf Plot Analysis

Beginning: King Hrothgar constructed a great hall called Heorot for his warriors, but they are attacked by Grendel who kills many of them. Conflict: The Geatish warrior Beowulf fights Grendel in a wrestling match to the death to defend the hall. Complication: Grendel's mother seeks revenge for her son's death.

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Beowulf Plot Analysis

Beginning: King Hrothgar constructed a great hall called Heorot for his warriors, but they are attacked by Grendel who kills many of them. Conflict: The Geatish warrior Beowulf fights Grendel in a wrestling match to the death to defend the hall. Complication: Grendel's mother seeks revenge for her son's death.

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Beowulf Plot Analysis

Beginning
King Hrothgar who constructed the great hall Heoro,t for his people ,and his

warriors are celebrating until Grendel attacks the hall and kills many of Hrothgars
warriors.

Conflict
A Geatish warrior, Beowulf, throws his armor and weapons aside and fights the
demon Grendel in a wrestling match to the death.

Complication
Grendel's mother shows up to get revenge for the death of her son.

Climax
Back home in Geatland, Beowulf must defend his people against a dragon.

Suspense
Beowulf hangs out on the side of the dragon's barrow, recalling his past glories
and wondering if he's going to die fighting the dragon.

Denouement
Beowulf is mortally wounded, but manages to kill the dragon.

Conclusion
The Geats gave Beowulf a splendid funeral.

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