A young Geatish warrior called Beowulf killed the swamp monster Grendel. But why did this act lead to the

death of King Hrothgar's trusted adviser Aeschere?

A. Aeschere became the guinea pig in the fight between Beowulf and Grendel's mother,

B. Grendel's mother wanted to kill Aeschere because he betrayed her love.

C. Aeschere plotted to kill Grendel and his mother,

D. Hrothgar wanted to get rid of Aeschere to save his throne,

E. Aeschere wanted to kill Beowulf so he convinced Grendel's mother to kill Aeschere.

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Dustin Middleton

12 April, 09:27

A young Geatish warrior called Beowulf killed the swamp monster Grendel. But why did this act lead to the

death of King Hrothgar's trusted adviser Aeschere?

A. Aeschere became the guinea pig in the fight between Beowulf and Grendel's mother,

B. Grendel's mother wanted to kill Aeschere because he betrayed her love.

C. Aeschere plotted to kill Grendel and his mother,

D. Hrothgar wanted to get rid of Aeschere to save his throne,

E. Aeschere wanted to kill Beowulf so he convinced Grendel's mother to kill Aeschere.

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Yadiel Dalton · Answer 1

Aeschere plotted to kill Grendel and his mother,

Explanation:

Æschere is King Hrothgar's trusted advisor, however, being a very integral man who cares about the people of his region, he participates in the conspiracy that aims to defeat Grendel and his mother and rid the kingdom of the two monsters.

When Grendel is finally killed, his mother is furious and promises to take revenge on everyone who caused her son's death. Because of this desire for revenge, and knowing that she was also planning her death, she violently kills Æschere and makes his death a warning to those who try to kill her.