Beowulf, part 1
The monster's name is:
Grendel
The first problem in this story was:
The dragon is taking sheep to eat
Does Alfred win or lose at Edington?
wins
How did Alfred solve the problem of hunger when Wessex was at war?
Half of men were in army, half stayed home to farm
Aller church, where Guthrum was baptized was:
1. Where Alfred had worshipped during his exile
2. Where Alfred had prayed that his nation would be delivered from Guthrum
3. A small, humble building
The problem in part 1 is:
The monster is eating people
The second (bigger) problem in the story was:
The people run out of animals, so the monster starts demanding children to eat
What does he do after the battle?
Mercilessly pursues the defeated army as they run in fear.
How did Alfred divide the fighting men?
Half were mobile and ready to respond, the other half were guarding the cities
Aethelstan
Guthrum's new name after he was baptized
Why hasn't the king solved the problem with the monster?
-Grendel cannot be killed with weapons
-The monster is huge and very scary
The third (even bigger) problem is:
The princess is chosen as the dragon's next victim
Why does he show brutality after the battle?
He didn't in the past. The Vikings regrouped and attacked again, resulting in the death of Alfred's brother
Alfred did not learn how to _________until he was an adult.
read
burh
a fortified city
How does Beowulf defeat the monster?
He pulls his arm off.
How does St. George help?
He bravely kills the dragon.
How did the Vikings treat people they defeated?
Tortured and killed them for entertainment and to show their greatness; sacrificed the king to their gods
Alfred was concerned because the people had become lazy when it came to_______and________
religion and education
godson
Someone who you adopt spiritually; a godfather (sponsor) is involved in raising someone in the faith
Why does Grendel attack people?
The sound of the music and sounds of happiness/community
Think about + discuss with your partner: Why do you think that would upset Grendel so much?
How does this story connect to other class literature?
There are connections to both Beowulf and White Horse King. Some of these connections are basic/surface level, but some relate to deeper themes. Talk about both with your partner.
How did Alfred treat the king he overcame?
Also gave him over to God, but through baptism, not sacrifice
Alfred reformed the laws so they were:
piety
respect/fear for God