A man of celebrity, mindful of rhythms,Who ancient traditions treasured in memory,New word-groups found properly bound:The bard after ’gan then Beowulf’s venture
It is interesting that the bard immediately turns Bewulf's battle into a new song, showing how people perserved heroes's deeds and history through oral poetry.
And many a martial mere-thane attendingSank to his slumber. Seemed it unlikelyThat ever thereafter any should hope toBe happy at home, hero-friends visitOr the lordly troop-castle where he lived from his childhood;
It troubles me that the warriors think thay will never return home alive. Their deep fear create a sad atmosphere before the battle.
His armor of iron off him he did then,His helmet from his head, to his henchman committedHis chased-handled chain-sword, choicest of weapons,And bade him bide with his battle-equipments.
I am suprised that Beowulf takes off his armor and sword before fighting a moster.
The killing of Abel, all-ruling FatherThe kindred of Cain crushed with His vengeance;In the feud He rejoiced not, but far away drove him
It troubles me that Grendel is cursed for Cain's sin. It is unfair that he is born a monster just because of his family.
So the carle that is young, by kindnesses renderedThe friends of his father, with fees in abundanceMust be able to earn that when age approachethEager companions aid him requitingly,
Lords gave rich gifts to their men to earn their loyalty. I find it interesting because this shows how people kept loylty and power back then.
Since first he found him friendless and wretched,The earl had had terror: comfort he got for it,Waxed ’neath the welkin, world-honor gained,
It surprises me that Scyld started as an abandoned, poor orphan.I expect great kings to be born into rich and noble families.