Hrunting - Wikipedia
Hrunting was a sword given to Beowulf by Unferth in the ancient Old English epic poem Beowulf. Beowulf used it in battle against Grendel's mother. Beowulf is described receiving the sword in …
Unferð - Wikipedia
Unferth only speaks once (an insult aimed at Beowulf), is described as intelligent and a kin-slayer, and is responsible for lending Beowulf his legendary, yet ill-fated sword, Hrunting. Kenneth …
Unferth Character Analysis in Beowulf - SparkNotes
Rather than heroism, Unferth’s blustering reveals pride and resentment. Later, Unferth’s gift of his sword for Beowulf’s fight against Grendel’s mother heals Unferth’s breach of hospitality, but it …
Beowulf: A Second Fight (Lines 1408–1639) Summary & Analysis
Unferth lends Beowulf Hrunting, a sword that has never failed and has been passed down in Unferth's family. Unferth again speaks with Beowulf, but this time he is generous instead of …
Unferth - CliffsNotes
Unferth later admits Beowulf's superiority after the defeat of Grendel and lends him a treasured sword, Hrunting, for the battle with Grendel's mother. While the sword is ineffective, at least …
Why did Beowulf order to leave his sword to Unferth?
2017年5月28日 · The logic here seems very straightforward: Unferth borrows Beowulf a sword to use in a combat from which it is not certain he will return. If the worst should come to happen, …
Beowulf Lines 1492–1924 Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes
Beowulf wields Hrunting, the sword lent to him by Unferth, and lashes at Grendel’s mother’s head, but even the celebrated blade of Hrunting is unable to pierce the monster’s skin. Beowulf tries …
Unferth Character Analysis in Beowulf - LitCharts
Unferth does become more generous after Beowulf defeats Grendel, and lends Beowulf his family sword to fight Grendel's mother. "My students can't get enough of your charts and their results …
Beowulf Lines 1251–1491 Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes
Beowulf, “indifferent to death,” prepares himself for combat by donning his armor and girding himself with weapons (1442). Unferth loans him the great and seasoned sword Hrunting, …
In Beowulf , what is the significance of Hrunting in sections 24-25?
2024年10月8日 · Her blood melts the blade of the ancient sword, and when Beowulf appears out of the bloodied waters, he holds not only the head of Grendel's dam, but what is left of the …