Stages of a Hero's Journey
What is the first stage of a Hero's Journey?
Ordinary World - What is the hero's world like at the beginning of the story
Name a common virtue or value of the Anglo-Saxon Culture
Bravery, Courage, Sacrifice, Honor Loyalty, really any heroic trait
This fearsome creature terrorized Hrothgar’s mead hall
Grendel
Who is the hero of the poem?
Beowulf
Who is Beowulf's mentor?
Hrothgar
Give an example of a Supernatural element...
Gods, monsters, aliens
This grand mead hall, built by King Hrothgar, became the site of Grendel’s attacks.
Heorot
Who is the King of Heorot
Hrothgar
Why does Beowulf go on a journey to Heorot?
He hears of Grendel's crimes and torture.
What is a modern-day example that uses traits of an Epic Poem?
Beowulf claims that he and this childhood rival swam in the open sea for days, battling sea monsters along the way.
Breca
Who is jealous of Beowulf when Beowulf first arrives?
Unferth
When does Beowulf CROSS THE THRESHOLD in the story?
When he first gets on his ship to go help Hrothgar and Heorot
What is Oral Tradition? Give an Example.
Oral tradition is the practice of passing down stories, history, cultural knowledge, and beliefs verbally from one generation to the next. Reading the bible at mass, singing songs, telephone.
What weapons or non-weapons do Beowulf say he will use to defeat Grendel, Why?
He says he will use NO weapons to make it a fair fight. He wants to prove his strength and honor. A bit egotistical (proving his own greatness).
Ecgtheow
What / Who is a test, ally, and enemy of Beowulf in our reading so far?
Test - Unferth tests him
Ally - Hrothgar
Enemy - Grendel
List the 5 tiers of hierarchy of Anglo-Saxon people...
Kings, Lords/Nobles, Knights, Creols, Servants
Explain to us the last scene we read on Tuesday.
Beowulf and Grendel are battling in Heorot. The two are creating a lot of noise. Grendel is shrieking of pain, anger, and defeat.