Beowulf’s Journey: Why He Travels to Herot and His True Motives Explained
Beowulf travels to Herot to help Hrothgar, the Danish king. Grendel, a terrible monster, terrorizes Herot and its people. To protect them, Beowulf gathers warriors from Geatland. He sails to Denmark with the goal of defeating Grendel and restoring peace to the kingdom. Beowulf’s true motives entwine personal glory with a desire to protect others. … Read more