Beowulf Storyboard Nautica

Hardwork

The wine-hall’s ruler, spoke these words: ‘Since I could raise arm and shield, (654-655)
Beowulf has arrived at the castle knowing that none of the Danish warriors could defeat Grendel.
I’ve never trusted this stronghold Of Danes to any man, save you (656-657)
Beowulf's Arrival
‘I count myself no weaker in stature" (677)
Although Heorot is a place of drinking and laughter, once a year Grendel turns Heorot into a blood bath for 12 years.
Beowulf waits for Grendel
So I’ll not take his life, not destroy him, (679)
The foul creature meant to try a sample (712)
You are too drunk to fight back. You made Grendel and outsider. I do not play by your rules.
Grendel's Dinner
Of mankind; of those in the high hall. (713)
The brave warrior nailed Grendel’s arm, (834)
The brave warrior nailed Grendel’s arm, With its hand and shoulder – the whole Reach of his grasp – to the gaping roof. (834-836)
Beowulf's Victory
With its hand and shoulder – the whole Reach of his grasp – to the gaping roof. (835-836)
Then Beowulf was handEd Halfdane’s sword: A finely-wrought standard, a golden banner (1019-1020)
In token of victory, a helmet and breastplate, Were brought to the hero. (1021-1022)
The beast I killed was not for reward but was for the benefit of the country.
Spoils of Victory