Symbolism
Grendel's arm above the door symbolizes what?
Victory
A New Beginning
Trophy
The POV of Ch. 7, the "The Attack of Grendel's Mother" section, is...
Also tell who's speaking...
1st Person
Hrothgar is speaking
How many horses does Hrothgar give to Beowulf?
8
One theme found in Chapter 6 is...
Back up what you're claiming or
Give credit where credit is due or
Any other theme that makes sense in Chapter 6
Who does Beowulf fight in Section 2 of the novel?
Grendel's Mother
Grendel Mother's lair symbolizes what?
Hell
The POV of Ch. 6, the "Entertainment in Herot" section, is...
3rd Person Omniscient
What kind of banner and what kind of flag does Hrothgar give to Beowulf?
A gilded banner and a battle flag
A theme that shows why Grendel's Mother goes into the hall to kill the soldiers could be...
A mother's revenge is unstoppable or
Don't mess with a mother's babies or
Any other theme that makes sense to explain why she does what she does
In Chapter 6, how does Hrothgar differ from Beowulf?
Hrothgar is humble, vulnerable, and thankful, but Beowulf is cocky, boastful, and does not give credit to anyone else
Beowulf's boasting after he kills Grendel symbolizes what?
Cockiness
Selfishness
Bravery
Strength
The POV of Ch.6, the "Speeches and Praise" section, is...
Also tell who's speaking...
1st Person
Hrothgar & Beowulf both speak
Is the sword Hrothgar gives to Beowulf the famous sword Hrunting? How do you know?
No, it's not the same sword. Hrunting is given to Beowulf by Unferth when Beowulf goes into Grendel's Mother's cave.
A theme to show the version we get in Chapter 8 could be a lie...(think about who's telling the story)
There are always two sides to every story or
Any other theme that makes sense for that section
Describe Grendel's Mother with at least 5 different attributes (both emotional and physical)
Greedy, Gloomy, Sorrowful, Full of Revenge, Quick, Angry, She Has Claws, Sea Wolf, Mighty Woman, Strong
All the gold in Grendel's Mother's lair symbolizes what?
All the other kings and knights who gave into temptation (gave into Grendel's Mother's promises)
The POV of Ch. 8, is...
Also tell who's speaking...
Can he or she be trusted? Why or why not?
1st Person
Beowulf is speaking
No, he can't be trusted because he lies/exaggerates to make himself look better
Why is Hrothgar giving Beowulf so many gifts? What is he really giving him? How do you know?
He is trying to make him stay and win his loyalty. He is giving Beowulf the kingdom. Hrothgar says he loves Beowulf like a son (he has no sons of his own).
Choose either Chapter 6, 7, or 8, and develop a theme that has not been discussed yet...
Show evidence too
Answer will vary
Grendel's Mother is described as a 'sea wolf' in Chapter 8. Who is she actually? Where have you seen her before (without even realizing it)?
In Chapter 3 in the swimming match story. She was the sea siren that Beowulf claimed he killed
The water in Grendel Mother's lair symbolizes what?
Hell
Where the Devil sits in frozen river of ice
Lowest level of Hell
Looking at Grendel's Mother's actions in Ch. 8, what can you conclude about her POV of the situation? Why does she do what she does? Is she justified?
Because she's a mother, they outcasted her child, Beowulf killed her child, she's taking revenge, and she is justified in doing so
In Ch. 6, the words "Beowulf drank the cup" represent what gift?
The Golden Dragon Horn
Choose either Chapter 6, 7, or 8, and develop a theme that has not been discussed yet...
Show evidence too
Answer will vary
Grendel's Mother takes on many forms (woman, monster, sea creature, etc.). By changing shape and tempting warriors and kings, she is really doing or showing us what?
She is showing us that all human beings are greedy, can be bought, and are willing to do whatever necessary to earn glory, fame, riches, recognition, etc., even if it costs others their lives