Chapter XIV

Chapter XIVPointsHrothgars SpeechBeowulfs ReplyWhat to look for:ThemesKinship Hrothgar treated Beowulf as his own son. Hrothgar became a father-like figure to Beowulf and the king even gave him many wise advice, making sure Beowulf will not follow the footsteps of King Heremod.ThemesChristian Beliefs Beowulf said that God will punish Grendel because of his wrongdoings, this would be a display of a divine retribution. And he also believed about the will of God that the life of Grendel was not his to take.Chapter XVIIIPointsWhat to look for:Queen WealthowWealthows Gifts / TreasuresThemesStatus of women in the epic women were not completely inferior in the epic. Queen Wealthow also served as a ring-giver which is the job of the king, this shows an elevated status of the queen in the story.ThemesWarriors way of living in the story the warriors sleep with their weapons and armors nearby, so that they are always ready for battle.ThemesTreasures the economic value of gold/treasures are more inferior than of its social value. It is rewarded for loyalty and thus it inspires further loyaltyIt is also used for peace treaties and compensation on deathsMore importantly, it is a symbol of honor, the more treasure you earn the more memorable and respectable you are in the society

SymbolismBrosins Necklace this legendary necklace was owned by the Norse goddess Freyja; the goddess of birth and fertility. This is the most prized and sophisticated treasure that one can have. Beowulf was rewarded with this necklace, making him the man that received the ultimate prize of honor