CHARACTERS IN BEOWULF | |
Beow | Son of Scyld. Had 4 sons & daughters. |
Beowulf | Hygelac's thane. (A Geat or Weder). Son of Ecgtheow, great warrior whom Hrothgar knew. |
Breca | A young warrior friend of Beowulf. Competed with him in a swimming match. |
Eschere | Hrothgar's comrade, closest counsellor & friend. Murdered by Grendel's mother. |
Freawaru | Daughter of Hrothgar who was to marry the son of Froda to settle a feud. |
Grendel | Monster terrorizing the Danes. |
Hrethric & Hrothmund | sons of Hrothgar & Wealhtheow. |
Hrothgar | Great warrior. King in story. Had a great mead-hall--Herot or the Hall of the Hart, where he feasted & rewarded his warriors. |
Hygd | Hygelac's young wife. |
Hygelac | Prince of the Geats to whom Beowulf declares allegiance. Son of Hrethel. |
Scyld | Dead king who led the Danes. Was found as a baby on a ship. Established dynasty. |
Unferth | Herald @ Hrothgar's court. Name means "disturber of the peace." He's envious, backbiting, cowardly. Eventually comes to respect & befriend Beowulf. |
Wealhtheow | Queen. Hrothgar's wife. |
Wiglaf | Helps old King Beowulf slay dragon. Wechstan's son, relation of Beowulf. |