Beowulf DJ #22, 23, 24, 25, 26

22.) “The Geat captain saw treasure in abundance but carried no spoils from those quarters except for the head and the inlaid hilt hilt embossed with jewels.” Line 1620

This is another example of how Beowulf really wants nothing to do with the treasure. All he cares about is his fame. Killing Grendel was a major accomplishment, one that he could really only achieve, and the only way to prove that it was him who killed Grendel was to swim back down the "hell-like" lake and behead the monster. It wasn't completely necessary for him to do, but in Beowulfs eyes it was just another thing that he could be known for. His greatest treasure is fame. In my opinion Beowulf is a little bit arrogant. All he cares about at this point is his own greatness he does unnecessary things and he demands no help which is just over the top, and will eventually come back to bite him in the but. 

23.) “Then the gold hilt was handed over to the old lord, a relic from long ago for the venerable ruler.” Line 1680

Hrothgar is a man who cares deeply for his country. He made the mistake of thinking that all was right and good and no more bad would come to his land, and then Grendel attacked. He wanted to do what was best for his people so he asked Beowulf a man who wasn't even from his country because he knew he could get the job done. Hrothgar was a great King, and Beowulf knew that which is why he honored him with the hilt that saved his country. Beowulf and Hrothgar may not have been related but they had a deep connection both were similar in the fact that they were passionate about what they did, Hrothgar in a sense was a father figure to Beowulf. 

24.) “O flower of warriors, beware of that trap. Choose, dear Beowulf, the better part, enternal rewards. Do not give way to pride.” Line 1760 

Hrothgar is warning Beowulf not to get to much pride. This is a foreshadow for whats to come later in the Poem. Beowuld already has too much bride and he has not even completely lived. But there is a chance that Beowulfs pride will get the best of him and it will end fatally for him or for the rest of his country, because he believed way to much in himself and not enough in his fellow warriors. He is not giving them a chance to blossom and become as great as him. 

25.) “I came to believe my enemies had faded from the face of the earth. Still, what happened was a hard reversal from bliss to grief.” Line 1770

Hrothgar is giving an example to Beowulf about what too much pride will do to you. This is just another similarity between the Danish ruler and Beowulf. Hrothgar had to much faith that his country was finally at peace and nothing was going to invade or attack them and then Grendel, the jealous monster attacked. 

26.) “He said he had found it a friend in battle and a powerful help; he put no blame on the blades cutting edge. He was a considerate man.” Line 1810

Although Unferth was pretty nasty to Beowulf before, Beowulf did not return the same attitude. He did not rub in Unferths face that his sword was worthless and he actually was the greatest warrior of all time. Beowulf may be arrogant, but he is has good manners. He knows that he is far greater than Unferth but he doesn't feel the need to tell Unferth off because that would be beneath him. His fame speaks for itself.