Beowulf
What is Beowulf?
Poem
Why is decision-making important?
Helps to understand ideas that are being made.
What was the language of Beowulf?
Old English
What period of English history was this poem written in?
The Anglo-Saxon period.
Where does this take place?
Scandinavia (modern day Sweden)
Legendary Geatish warrior
Why does literature matter in medicine? (Pick 1 0f 4)
Empathy, perspective, communication, critical thinking
When was Modern English used?
1500-Present
What is philosophy?
A mental fortitude
How many languages are used in the poem?
1
What century is this poem likely written?
Between the 8th and 11th centuries
What is human condition?
Encompassing our existence, experience, growth, conflict, and mortality.
When was Middle English used?
1150-1500
What religion were they transitioning to during the time this was written?
Christianity
What morals did the poet have?
Christian morality
How many alliterative lines are in this poem?
3000
What do you need to be successful in business?
You need to understand the human condition
When was Old English used?
450-1150
What language was almost unrecognizable to modern English speakers?
Old English
What is a kenning?
A poetic device
Who composed this poem?
An unknown Anglo-Saxon poet
This poem provides a blueprint for the ideal Germanic warrior demonstrating what?
strength, courage, and loyalty
What does wyrd mean?
Fate or Destiny
What let's you step out of the immediate moment?
Applied psychology and philosophy
What literary device is used all over this poem?
Alliteration