The Seafarer
We discussed the literal and figurative meaning of the line, "It tells how the sea took me, swept me back and forth in sorrow and fear and pain" Which of the following is the figurative meaning of the line?
He felt like he was being dragged through different negative emotions as he sailed through the harsh sea
Name the 3 tribes that invaded England during the Anglo-Saxon period?
The Angles
The Saxons
The Jutes
"The Shepherd of evil, guardian of crime"
Grendel
"At night, that lake burns like a torch"
Simile
who is Beowulf's father?
Edgetho
What does the line "break oaths on the curve of a wave" most closely mean?
He felt freedom from obligations while on the open sea.
A Scop is a person who did what during the Anglo-Saxon period?
Sang and performed epic poems
"Edgetho's famous son"
Beowulf
What is an Allusion?
A brief but purposeful reference to other, well-known, works of literature, media, or art.
what is comitatus?
The relationship between a ruler and their warriors.
How does the Seafarer view wealth in the poem? (lines 95-102)
It is useless because you can never earn enough to be happy.
What was the language of the Anglo-Saxon period called?
Old English
"Greedy, she-wolf"
Grendel's mama
"Smashing their shining swords...slashing and stabbing with the sharpest of points"
Alliteration
In the quote: "I have come so far/O shelterer of warriors and your people's loved friend", what literary device is Beowulf using.
He is using a flattering epithet to convince the king to let him fight Grendel.
What is suggested by "a world blown clear of love" (lines 15-16)
The Seafarer's isolation at sea makes it seem that he is completely alone in the world.
What are some traits of an epic hero?
Great warrior
"Dane's great King"
Hrothgar
Whale-Road is a kenning for what?
The ocean
The text states, "Fate must unwind as it must". What Anglo-Saxon value is this an example of?
Wyrd or Fate
What advice does the Seafarer give concerning spirituality?
"Live humbly"
"conquer pride"
"be firm with his fellows"
"be Chaste"
What is Lof?
An old English word meaning "fame" or "Glory"
"Hrothgar's gold-ringed queen"
Welthow
"Beowulf uttered his final boast...then he said farewell to his followers...for the last time"
Foreshadowing
Recount what happens after Beowulf slays the dragon.
3) Beowulf makes Wiglaf king of the Geats.
4) They build Beowulf a tower so that everyone can remember him. They spread his ashes in the walls and store the gold there.