Dialectical Journal

20.) Pg. 99 - Line 1417 - "It was a sore blow to all of the Danes, friends of the Shieldings, a hurt to each and every one of that noble company when they came upon Aeschere's head at the foot of the cliff."

-Stating simply that Grendel's mom has revenged. To show that she has repaid the Geats for Grendels death she puts Aeschere's head at the foot of the cliff so all can see it. It is a symbol of Grendel's arm that once hung in there building.

21.) Pg. 103 - Line 1480 - "If this combat kills me, take care of my young company, my comrades in arms."

-This show Beowulfs loyalty to his people and his possessions. He wants to make sure, as he goes into battle, that he has someone to take care of his men, if he shall die. Beowulf also decides to send his gifts to a friend. He asks Hrothgar to be a father like figure and send his possessions to Hygelac if he should perish.

22.) Pg. 103 - Line 1495 - "It was the best part of a day before he could see the solid bottom."

-Thus meaning he swam all day to get to the bottom of the lake/mud sludge to slay Grendel's mom. He has the strength to hold his breath for a very long time.

23.) Pg. 105 - Line 1522 - "But he soon found his battle-torch extinguished: the shining blade refused to bite."

-Beowulf realizes that his sword is not going to help him slay Grendel's mom. He finds out that the sword will not kill her or damage her in anyway.

24.) Pg. 107 - Line 1557 - "Then he saw a blade that boded well, a sword in her armoury, an ancient heirloom from the days of the giants, an ideal weapon, one that any warrior would envy, but so huge and heavy of itself only Beowulf could wield it in a battle."

-Beowulf finds an ancient sword in Grendel's moms lair. He decides to use it in battle against her, thinking it is magical. He knows that it is an heirloom and believes it was not made by man. It will slay her and he will be a hero.

25.) Pg. 109 - Line 1588 - "The body gaped at the stroke dealt to it after death: Beowulf cut the corpse's head off."

-Beowulf found Grendel's body and decides to prove Grendel dead by cutting off his head and swimming to the top of the water with it.