Question

how do the shieldings attempt to protect themselves? how effective are these means of protection?

Answer 1

Answer:       Ineffective protection against Grendel's attack

Explanation:     They try to protect themselves with armor, shields, and swords, but this is a kind of ineffective protection against Grendel's attack. We can reach this answer because: The Shieldings are the people Beowulf wants to help.