Discuss any of the following in your discussion board post.
1) After the battle in this section, Beowulf and Hrothgar make promises to each other. What do you think of these promises? What do they say about
loyalty?
2) At the end of this section Beowulf tells a story to his king, Higlac. (It’s from lines 1963-2069) It is a digression. Why does he tell it, and What does it
show us? (about Beowulf specifically, but also share any other insights you have.
3) In this reading, there are many mentions of swords. Look closely at the way swords are discussed in this section of the reading. 1) What do swords
mean to this society? 2) How are swords given out?