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What Does Unferth Challenged Beowulf?

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Unferth challenged Beowulf upon his arrival because he was jealous of anyone who attained fame and glory. Beowulf had also promised to rid Grendel, who had been tormenting Hart. It is possible to say that Unferth challenged him in such a belligerent way because Unferth himself was not able to defeat Grendel. His embarrassment of his failure is what prompts him to act so contentiously. Unferth’s challenge to Beowulf beckons the question in the reader’s mind if whether or not Beowulf will be able to defeat Grendel. Unferth would not be happy that his king offered to help, because if he was able to defeat Grendel when he encountered him, Hart would not need saving. The cultural dynamics that are at work are pride and heroism. To establish their

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