characters
The epic character or protagonist
Who is Beowulf
"Swore by his sword..."
What is loyalty from line 3
Identify one hero and one villain from Beowulf
main hero is Beowulf, central villain is Grendel
Who brought government, roads, and other resources to England for the Britiains?
Many epic poems contain what type of protagonist?
Larger-than-life protagonist
King of the Danes
Who is Hrothgar
"Celebrated as one, drank and rejoiced"
What is camaraderie from line 219
What are the names for God?
Eternal lord, The almighty judge, Head of the heavens, High king of the world, Simple "god", Lord of life, The almighty, The lord god, Creator, God himself, Man kinds keeper, True king of triumphs
What battle occured in 1066?
Battle of Hastings
Identify one hero and one villian from Beowulf
Main Hero- Beowulf
Central Villian- Grendel
A ogre and demon
Who is Grendel
"They have seen my strength... darkness of war"
What is bravery from lines 174-175
Who comes to Beowulf's aid in the final battle with the dragon?
Wiglaf
What was the official language in the UK for 2,000 years after the Battle of Hastings?
French
What makes an epic poem "epic"?
"Superhuman deeds, fabulous adventures, highly stylized language"
Danish warrior who constantly challenged Beowulf
Who is Unferth
"Twelve winters of grief for Hrothgar"
What is loyalty from line 84
Why is Unferth so hostile towards Beowulf?
Unferth is envious of Beowulf
What 3 Germanic tribes invaded England?
Jules, Angles, Saxons
What is the purpose of epic poetry?
Many ancient writers used epic poetry to tell tales of intense adventures and heroic feats
A kinsman and knight who aids Beowulf in his fight against the dragon
Who is Wiglaf
"With their weapons, leading the others quickly"
What is bravery from line 158
How many geats does Grendel kill?
One
What were the 4 kingdoms called established in Britain during the Anglo-Saxon period?
Kent, Northumbria, Mercia, Wessex
What are the features of epic poetry
hero is outstanding, the setting is large, the action is made of deeds of greater valor or requiring superhuman courage, supernatural forces, it is written in a very special style, the poet tries to remain objective, epic poems are believed to be supernatural and real by the hero and the villian