To chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe, pick, or other tool.

Maybe the narrator is saying that you shouldn't depend on others for happiness.

A collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.

Wiglaf has a very positive perception of Beowulf. I wonder if this reflects the view of most of the Geats.

Wiglaf is so mad that he's about to scold his fellow warriors.

Even on his deathbed Beowulf is still creating ways for his legacy to live on.

He believes he won't go to hell for killing many people because he was in the right.

I wonder why Beouwulf never had a kid. Was it his choice not to?

It sounds like Wiglaf is actually inspiring Beowulf to try his hardest.

This is a very well written battle section. I can picture everything so clearly in my head.

His hand was calloused because he battled with his sword so much.

There are about five mentions already of Beowulf dying. I think the author is not misleading the audience and that Beowulf will die.

To make a military observation of a region.

They basically forced him to be their guide.

This might be the biggest threat Beowulf has faced as king. Is the anxiety due to him being weaker now? A young Beowulf seemed like he would have never suffered from anxiety.

This is an interesting detail about the dragon. I think this detail makes him a more complex character.

They are forgotten, just like the treasures and people they belong to will be forgotten.

How did the dragon know that the goblet was gone? Was the dragon guarding a little treasure or was the goblet specifically very noticeable to the dragon?

Beowulf didn't take any material possessions, all he wanted was the valor.

It seems to me that Beowulf is really enjoying telling this story.

This is the first mention of this bag. Is Beowulf being truthful?

"additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity."

This encounter has single-handedly made Beowulf a famous man.

It's interesting to see how the people of this time showed their affection for one another. It's not unlike today.

He became too comfortable in his position and wasn't on guard anymore. The enemies took advantage of his laziness and it cost him his life.

They had doubts that Beowulf would survive the encounter with the mother of Grendel.

Also a metaphor for how times are much safer and happier now that she's dead.

Beowulf doesn't care whether he lives of dies. This is a dangerous trait for somebody to have because they will do whatever it takes.

It is interesting that the Danes live in the distance of monsters.

Hrothgar lost a father figure. I wonder if Grendel's mother knew who she was killing, or if she just randomly picked someone?

The King seems very defeated and doubtful at this point which is justified due to the amount of chaos he's been through.

The last words of these two lines rhyme. I wonder if this was intentional?

I think this means that Grendel died in his sleep?

There is much excitement and hope now.

Wealhtheow as in "wealth"? The story mentions multiple times that she's dressed in gold.

Beowulf likes to fight, and he is quite good at it.

This guy seems to know a lot about Beowulf. He seems very obsessive and jealous.

More description of the flashy clothing Beowulf is wearing.

This description of Wulfgar speaks volumes to the qualities of Beowulf because Wulfgar then helps Beowulf.

"admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering." "Resolute" describes Beowulf very well.

They are definitely riding in style. This part reminds me of a Guy Ritchie movie or something.

They should tell them the truth because their situation is very serious.

A great example of alliteration, which is used often in this piece.

Another line where Grendel is humanized. At this point I feel like Grendel is a very lonely and self-conscious being. He's almost like a teenager.

A bothie is a small hut or cottage. A basic shelter.

Grendel seems very disturbed and it's interesting that these loud noises anger him? Do these noises physically hurt him or is he just emotional?

Like, "crossed over into the Lord's keeping", said earlier in the story, this quote talking about Shield dying without just saying, "he died".

This whole stanza is very effective at evoking imagery. I really feel the epicness of this ceremony when I read it. It is even really emotional.

"a shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across."

His saying of this means he must really be desperate for sleep.

Someone from Ulster, Ireland. On of the four provinces of Ireland.

Emain Ablach is a mythical island paradise in Ireland mythology. It is referred to many times in medieval Irish literature.

This sentence really illustrates who Cuhullin was and puts a clear picture in my head. Especially the Hercules part.