Part 11 + 12
What is this phrase, and what does it mean? "Sea-shingle"
Beach
50 years
What is different about Beowulf's speech before he goes to fight the dragon?
He doesn't boast
What is Beowulf's request to Wiglaf before he dies?
He wants to see the treasure
Tis this thing that talks to and tickles the teacher’s ear. You will ponder and prepare with the help of your peers.
Alliteration
What two rewards does Beowulf receive from his king?
A huge piece of land and a sword
Why is the dragon upset?
A thief stole a flagon from its dragon hoard.
Describe two important events that happen at the BEGINNING of the battle.
1. Beowulf's sword fails/doesn't strike deep enough
2. His men flee to the forest
What is done to the dragon's body?
It is thrown into the ocean
It is this device you might use to call a person on a bicycle a pedal-pusher. Some that ride in gas-guzzling man wagons may also call them a tree-hugger.
Kenning
"The greathearted hero spoke no word in blame of the blade!" What is this line from Part 11 referring to?
The sword of Hrothgar (Hrunting) that failed in the battle against Grendel's mother
Why does Beowulf bring the thief with him on his quest for revenge?
The thief knows the way to the dragon's hoard
"The King of the Weders" is an example of what? And who is it referring to?
Epithet; Beowulf
What does Wiglaf discover when he enters the treasure hoard?
A lot of the treasure is worthless/rusty/without gems
A personification of Anglo-Saxon values, A loyal friend and kinsman, the future of the Geats. Who brings any hope and refuses despair or to leave the side his King?
Wiglaf
"But greatly doubted if ever again they should meet at council or drinking of mead" What literary technique is being used in this line from Part 11?
Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing
Who is Wiglaf? What is his role in the battle?
He's one of the warriors Beowulf brings/ he stays to help Beowulf fight
What happens to the treasure from the dragon hoard?
Wiglaf burns it along with Beowulf's body; it is buried with him
Spirit of vengeance, hidden and feeding off the depths, hero or villain, who knows?
What is the name of Beowulf's king?
Hygalec
What two steps does Beowulf take to prepare for his battle against the dragon?
1. He has a shield made of iron
2. He gathers a band of 11 warriors
Describe the final events of the battle.
1. Beowulf strikes dragon but the sword fails
2. Dragon bites Beowulf
3. Wiglaf wounds the dragon
4. Beowulf kills the dragon
What are the two consequences for the men who abandoned Beowulf during the dragon fight?
1. They will never again receive treasure or land from their king
2. They will forever be shamed
No, it isn’t money, or maybe for you it is. But can you put worth on these things that define you? What truly defines you? Who are you? Name the things that will give you these answers?
Values