Inciting Event: Grendel attacks the Hrathgar’s meadhall.

First Plot Point: Beowulf kills Grendel.

First Pinch Point: Grendel’s mother swears revenge.

Midpoint: Grendel’s mother seduces Beowulf.

Second Pinch Point: The Friesians attack, wanting to kill the legendary Beowulf for glory.

Third Plot Point: The dragon attacks the village.

Climax: Beowulf fights the dragon.

Climactic Moment: Beowulf kills the dragon.

Resolution: Beowulf dies; Wiglaf, the new king, is tempted by Grendal’s mother.