Beowulf · Character
Ohthere
Son of Ongentheow and Swedish prince mentioned in the messenger's speech.
minor
First appearance: XL: The Messenger of Death
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With Higelac (rivalry): Higelac and Ohthere are rival kings of the Geats and Swedes, engaged in ongoing border conflicts. With Beowulf (rivalry): Beowulf fights against Ohthere's sons in later wars, continuing the…
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- Supporting and background characters
- Key figures in Beowulf's world
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Ohthere in XL: The Messenger of Death