27. "Hygelac's kinsman kept thinking about his name and fame: he never lost heart." (1529-1530)
People always want to know what inspires heroes, athletes, and great leaders – what sustains them, emotionally and mentally. In Beowulf's case, it's the thought of his reputation.
28. "'Be acclaimed for strength, for kindly guidance to these two boys, and your bounty will be sure.'" (1219-1220)
Queen Wealhtheow praises Beowulf for defeating Grendel and asks him to remember the rights of her sons in the Danish kingdom. It's particularly interesting that Wealhtheow equates "strength" with "kindly guidance".
These are really good entries. Why would Wealtheow ask Beowulf to remember her sons, and she has a different view of "strength" - what does this mean? What does it point to?
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