Hrolf Kraki

1. Characters

Halfdan- a mild- mannered and esaygoing king. Brother to Frodi. Father of Signy, Hroar and Helgi. killed by his brother
Frodi- A Greedy and harsh man who killed his brother in order to get his kingdom. Searched everywhere for his nephew to kill them. Killed in a fire started by his Nephews
Helgi- The younger of the boys and the bigger and more courageous one. Killed by Adils
Hroar- 2 years older than Helgi. Son of Halfdan.
Signy- Eldest child of Halfdans. Married to Jarl and the sister to Helgi and Hroar
Jarl Saevil- Signy's husband, owned land of his own outside of Halfdan's kigndom?
Regin- Helgi and Hroars foster- father
Vifil- a magic man who lived on an island by himself with his dogs hopp and ho. Hides the boys from Frodi
Heid- A seeres of Frodi who uncovers Helgi and Hroars cover to Frodi
Var- kings two smiths who were master craftsmen
Sigrid- Helgi and Hroars mother who is killed in the fire because she does not want to leave
Nordri: King over parts of England, Father of Ogn
Ogn- Hroar's Wife. is pregnate with Hroars son when he is killed
Olaf- Queen who ruled over Saxland. Like a man. Beautiful in looks yet cruel and arrogant in temperment. Helgi rapes her as a way to get back at her. Mother of Yrsa
Yrsa- Daughter of Olaf and Helgi yet she marries Helgi not knowing he is her father and has a child with him. Remarries
Hrok- Son of Signy and Jarl, has his foot chopped off the Hroar so he kills Hroar and wants to marry Ogn. has all his bones broke bye Helgi
Agnar- Son of Ogn and Hroar, big and full of promise, found the ring, Greatest warrior
Hrolf: Son of Yrsa and Helgi. A most worthy man
Adils- King who ruled over Swedne. Powerful and Greedy. Married Yrsa
Skuld-Daughter of Helgi with the elfin woman
Berserkers- King Adils men, 12 of them, who defend his land agianst all dangers and attack
Svipdag- Son of Svip, brother of Beygad and Hvitserk (eldest)
Svip (his advice to his son)- Farmer in Sweden, Father of above people, Warns Svip that Adril is not trustworthy, his men are filled iwth envy. " Do not envy others and avoid arrogance, for such conduct diminishes one's fame. Defned yourself if you are attacked. It is becoming to be humble, yet at the same time you must make a bold showing if out to a test
Bjalki: On og King Hrolfs Men who Svipdag and his brothers sit next to
Bera: A freemans daughter. Has Bjorns children. Three
Bjorn:King Hrings Son who is cursed by Hvit because he wont sleep with her. Turned in to a bear during the day and is killed by the kings men. Father to Bera's 3 kids
Skur and Drifa: King Hrolf's daughters
Hjorvard: a powerful king married to Skuld; Is tricked by Hrolf and must under take Hrolfs rule
Ingebjorg: Queen of king of the Lapps. Mother of Hvit
Bodvar Bjarki: The son of Bear that looks like nothing is worng with him. Bera's favorite son
Thorir:the second son of Bera who has the feet of a dog
Drifa: Daughter of Hrolf, Marries Bodvar
Elk-Frodi: Bera's son who has the body on an elk below the navel
Haki:
Hakland:
Hardrefil:
Hjalti: One of Hrolfs Great Warriors
Hott: Boy who becomes a great champion with the helps of Bodvar but at the beginning has bones throw at him
Hring: King of Uppdales of Norway, Father of Bjorn. his wife dies so he marries Hvit but is much older than her
Hromund:
Hvit: A troll like queen. Married to Hring curses Bjorn
Storolf:
Vogg: Yrsa's servant who pledges to Hrolf
Vott:


2. Explain how the following themes work and what characters can looked at as symbols of the theme:

Role of Kings:
Role of the warrior:
Role of women:
Concept of Magic: It is seen at the beginning of the book with Vifil. Skuld and her mother are part elfin. Hvit is troll who curses Bjorn
Revenge: Everyone gets back at eachother for killing one's kin is this book. Helgi breaks all of Hroks bones for killing Hroar. Hoar and Helgi kill Frodi for killing their father. Olaf and Helgi get back at eachother for embarassing eachother. Hvit cursing Bjorn for not sleeping with her
Hospitality:
Loyalty:
Pride:
Man alone in a hostile world:

3. Discuss one event in the story that seems to represent what you believe the book to be about.
4. How do Hrolf and his Champions compare with King Arthur and the round table?
5. Make a list of at least ten moments of magic in the book.
6. Who is your favorite character and why?
7. How is the Cult of Odin important to this book?
8. Compare Hrolf Kraki to Beowulf.