Beowulf Plot Analysis 111e

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 Hrothgar’s 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.