ENGL 350 Midterm: Eng 350 Study guide
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Must know terms, importance to a tale and where a term is found. A biblical reference to the separation from god that was established with cain killing abel. Grendel and his mother are referred to as the kin of cain as a means of demonstrating how they are not accepted socially, rather isolated and set apart. The problematic anglo-saxon practice of continuous vengeance-killing between families. One of the stories included in beowulf is that of a young man that accidentally kills his brother, so the father has absolutely no way of seeking vengeance for the death of his son. This is why she is isolated and depicted as a monster. A very integral part of anglo-saxon culture, where lords must reward its thanes as a sign of their appreciation and relationship between lord and thane. Hrothgar gives many things to beowulf for his services and gratitude. Brunhild: gunther"s wife that is in love with siegfried.
