Beowulf
This monster terrorizes the mead hall of Herot until Beowulf defeats him with his bare hands.
Who is Grendel?
The story begins with this event:
What is a jury beginning deliberation in a murder trial?
This magical item brands Nic in Mark of the Thief, giving him dangerous powers.
What is the bulla?
This pig is the farm’s original idealist, whose dream inspires the rebellion.
Who is Old Major?
This character is the narrator and main voice of the story.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
Beowulf is originally from this land, where King Hygelac rules.
What is Geatland?
This juror is the first to vote “not guilty.”
Who is Juror 8?
In Howl’s Moving Castle, Sophie is cursed by this jealous antagonist.
Who is the Witch of the Waste?
This animal is hardworking and loyal but ultimately betrayed.
Who is Boxer?
These two rival groups frequently clash in the story.
Who are the Greasers and the Socs?
Beowulf's final battle is against this fire-breathing creature.
What is a dragon?
The jurors question the testimony of this key witness who claimed to hear the murder through an open window.
Who is the old man downstairs?
In The Book of Three, this character is an assistant pig-keeper who longs to be a hero.
Who is Taran?
These are rewritten throughout the story to justify the pigs’ actions.
What are the Seven Commandments?
This tragic event forces Johnny and Ponyboy to go on the run.
What is the death of Bob (or stabbing in the park)?
Beowulf asks for this to be built in his memory after his death.
What is a barrow (or tower)?
This piece of evidence becomes central to raising doubt about the accused’s guilt.
What is the switchblade knife?
Howl’s castle can magically do this, confusing people about its location. Hint: it's not just "moving"
What is move between different places/doors open to different cities?
Napoleon uses these animals to maintain control and intimidate others.
What are the dogs (or attack dogs)?
Johnny compares Dally to this poem, saying he is "gold" in his own way.
What is “Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost?
This literary device, found frequently in Beowulf, is a compound metaphor like “whale-road” for sea.
What is a kenning?
The play critiques these broader societal issues through its characters’ biases.
What are prejudice and justice (or class and racial bias)?
In Mark of the Thief, this Roman goddess is revealed to be manipulating events.
Who is Diana?
The novel ends with this chilling image of the pigs and humans.
What is the animals can’t tell them apart (or “pigs and men looking the same”)?
The novel ends with this unexpected twist, tying back to the beginning.
What is Ponyboy writing the story as his school essay?