In a response of two to three sentences, explain how these lines contribute to Beowulf's characterization as a hero.
"The nickers by night, bore numberless sorrows,
The Weders avenged (woes had they suffered)
Enemies ravaged; alone now with Grendel
I shall manage the matter, with the monster of evil,
The giant, decide it."

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In a response of two to three sentences, explain how these lines contribute to Beowulf's characterization as a hero.
"The nickers by night, bore numberless sorrows,
The Weders avenged (woes had they suffered)
Enemies ravaged; alone now with Grendel
I shall manage the matter, with the monster of evil,
The giant, decide it."

anonymous · Answer

In a very poetic way, Beowulf is  saying they have been through a lot with Grendel, and he will take care of it for them for he feels their suffering.

anonymous · Answer

1. You see many negative details. (Sorrows, woes, enemies ravaged, alone with Grendel, etc.
2. "I  shall manage the matter"
3. What does this make you think about Beowulf? Think about the fact that despite being faced  with several obstacles, he confidently believes that he will manage them.

anonymous · Answer

Did it