Plot

This is the Main Plot of the epic poem Beowulf.

Initial Situation

 * King Hrothgar and the Danes are at mercy of the demon Grendel, who keeps attacking Herot Hall.

Conflict

 * A Geatish Warrior, Beowulf, fights the demon Grendel in a wrestling battle to the death.

Complication

 * Grendel's Mother shows up to avenge the death of her son.

Climax

 * In Geatland Beowulf must defend his people from a deadly dragon.

Suspense

 * Beowulf recalls his former glory and wondering if he will die in combat.

Denouncement

 * Beowulf is mortally wounded, but managed to kill the dragon with the help of Wiglaf.

Conclusion

 * The Geats give Beowulf a splendid funeral and prepare to be attacked to by their neighbors.

Reference
Shmoop Editorial Team. "Beowulf Plot Analysis" Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 21 Aug. 2013.