Unferth is a minor character in the epic poem Beowulf. He is a warrior of the Geats, and he challenges Beowulf to a swimming match after hearing about the young hero’s victory over Grendel. Unferth is eventually killed by the dragon, along with many other warriors.
Essay themes and ideas about Unferth
- Unferth’s Jealousy of Beowulf
- Unferth’s Insecurity and Resentment
- Unferth’s Lack of Faith in Beowulf
- Unferth’s Disrespect for Beowulf
- Unferth’s Envy of Beowulf
- Unferth’s Jealousy of Beowulf’s Success
- Unferth’s resentment of Beowulf’s popularity
- Unferth’s feeling of inferiority to Beowulf
- Unferth’s lack of confidence in himself
- Unferth’s self-doubt and insecurity
