Question

In the first section of Beowulf, which part is most clearly the climax?

A. The fight between Beowulf and Grendel when Grendel loses his arm
B. The meeting between Beowulf and the Scylding coast guard when the ship arrives at shore
C. The verbal exchange where Unferth challenges Beowulf by telling the story of the battle with Breca
D. The first attack on Grendel when Scylding soldier's accidentally discover him outside the great hall

Answer 1

I'd say the answer is A) the fight between Beowulf and Grendel when Grendel loses his arm. Because that is the most important even in the first section of Beowulf, the most suspenseful and exciting part.

Answer 2

The climax of epic English poem Beowulf occurs when Beowulf tries to kill Grendel's mother. However the sword cannot pierce her skin. They fought with bare hands and Beowulf kills her with another sword which he finds. The scene shows the great tension between good and evil.