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    The document summarizes key literary elements in the Old English poem Beowulf, including the setting of Denmark and Geatland, main characters like Beowulf, Grendel and his mother, and King Hrothgar. The main conflict involves Grendel terrorizing the Danes at the mead-hall Heorot until Beowulf defeats him, only to have to later face Grendel's mother seeking revenge, and eventually an old dragon disturbing a barrow treasure. The overarching theme is about strong leadership and protecting one's people.

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    The document summarizes key literary elements in the Old English poem Beowulf, including the setting of Denmark and Geatland, main characters like Beowulf, Grendel and his mother, and King Hrothgar. The main conflict involves Grendel terrorizing the Danes at the mead-hall Heorot until Beowulf defeats him, only to have to later face Grendel's mother seeking revenge, and eventually an old dragon disturbing a barrow treasure. The overarching theme is about strong leadership and protecting one's people.

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    The document summarizes key literary elements in the Old English poem Beowulf, including the setting of Denmark and Geatland, main characters like Beowulf, Grendel and his mother, and King Hrothgar. The main conflict involves Grendel terrorizing the Danes at the mead-hall Heorot until Beowulf defeats him, only to have to later face Grendel's mother seeking revenge, and eventually an old dragon disturbing a barrow treasure. The overarching theme is about strong leadership and protecting one's people.

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    element

    Setting Denmark, Geatland, Heorot

    Character Grendel, King Hrothgar, Beowful, Ecgtheow, Danes, Hygelac, Hygd

     Beowful request a match with Grendel


     Grendel’s mother seeks revenge for his son’s death
    Conflict  Grendel terrorizing danes every night, killing and defeating their efforts to fight
    back
     On Beowful’s reign, a thief disturb their barrow and treasures causing Beowful
    to get rid of the dragon but eventually Beowful died.

    The theme of the story is about being humble and having a good leadership skills. It
    Theme emphasizes the importance of leading with love and passion for your country mens.
    The idea of a good leadership is portrayed in the story.

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