The warriors in Beowulf are a group of brave and loyal men who accompany Beowulf on his quest to defeat the monster Grendel, his mother, and the dragon. They are known for their courage, strength, and unwavering support for their leader.
Beowulf took eleven warriors with him to fight the dragon, including Wiglaf who ultimately helped him in the battle.
Wiglaf, a loyal warrior and kinsman to Beowulf, comes to his aid in his final battle with the dragon. Wiglaf is the only one of Beowulf's warriors who remains by his side during the fight, showing courage and loyalty in the face of danger.
When Beowulf was Wrestling Grendel, the other warriors tried to rush in and help. Unfortunatly, when trying to pierce Grendel's body with their swords, they shattered.
Beowulf and his warriors took the skull of Grendel to Heorot, the Danish king's mead hall, as proof of their victory over the monster. It served as a trophy and symbol of their triumph.
Beowulf is accompanied by fourteen of his bravest warriors to hunt for Grendel.
The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.
The warriors lost hope because they saw that Beowulf was being attacked by Grendel's mother underwater and it appeared that he was in grave danger. They feared that they were witnessing Beowulf's defeat and were not sure if he would emerge victorious.
Beowulf's 11 men were called the Geats. They were a tribe from southern Sweden and were loyal warriors who accompanied Beowulf on his journey to fight Grendel.
Before swimming back to land, Beowulf kills Grendel's mother and decapitates Grendel's corpse. Hrothgar and the other warriors believe that Beowulf has been defeated by Grendel's mother and mourn his apparent death.
Wiglaf came to Beowulf's aid in his final battle with the dragon. He helped Beowulf out of loyalty and duty as a loyal thane and warrior in Beowulf's kingdom, despite the other warriors fleeing in fear.
Wealhtheow is the queen of the Danes in the epic poem Beowulf. She welcomes Beowulf and his warriors to her husband's hall, Hrothgar. Wealhtheow presents Beowulf with a symbolic gift as a sign of honor and support, showcasing her diplomatic and gracious nature.
The warriors may have felt disconsolate after hearing Beowulf boast because his confidence and prowess overshadowed their own achievements, making them feel inadequate. Beowulf's bold claims could have also stirred feelings of jealousy or competition among the warriors, leading to a sense of unease or resentment. Additionally, they may have doubted Beowulf's ability to fulfill his boasts, causing anxiety about the potential consequences for their community if he failed.