Why does Beowulf help Hrothgar?

Why does Beowulf help Hrothgar? -Beowulf goes to help Hrothgar because Hrothgar helped Beowulf’s father when Beowulf was a baby. The other warrior was killed by Ecgtheow (Beowulf’s father). The deceased family wanted revenge, so families were killing people; war results. What does Beowulf pledge to Hrothgar? Beowulf also pledges his own and King Hygelac’s … Continue reading Why does Beowulf help Hrothgar?