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The Epic Hero
Monsters of Evil
Culturally Significant
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What weapons does Beowulf use to kill Grendel? Why?
What is bare hands. Beowulf is honorable and does not wish you fight unfairly. Grendel does not hold a weapon.
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Name the three monsters Beowulf must fight.
What is Grendel, Grendel's Mother, and the Dragon.
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A narrative poem chronically the deeds and accomplishments of a hero originally recited by a scop?
What is an Epic poem?
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Seamus Haney.
What is the translator of Beowulf?
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What is alliteration?
What is the repetition of one vowel or consonant sound in a section of writing. It is usually at the beginning of words or by stressed syllables. Beowulf examples: "The Hall of the Heart", "His pledge and promise", "Dragging the dead men home to his den"
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To what does the poet give credit for Beowulf's victory over Grendel's mother?
What is God's judgment or fate. God decides who shall win.
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Why does Beowulf use a sword and shield to fight the dragon?
What is due to the fire breath and poison tongue of the dragon.
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1)Plot centers around a Hero of Unbelievable Stature. 2) Involves deeds of superhuman strength and valor. 3) Vast Setting. 4) Involves supernatural and-or otherworldly forces. 5) Sustained elevation of style. and 6) omniscient narration.
What are the six elements of the EPIC?
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Explain your answer. True or False: The epic "Beowulf" was almost destroyed in a fire.
What is true. "Beowulf" was almost destroyed in a fire.
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In which situation might someone most need solace? A. a victory over a monster B. the discovery of a great treasure C. the sight of Grendel's head D. the death of a loved one
What is D.
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Why does Beowulf want a tower built for him?
What is the pagan way to become "immortal" and to remind people of his life and famous deeds?
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Who is Grendel descended from? Why is this significant to Hrothgar's safety? Think of the Christian elements found in this section of the poem.
What is Cain and Abel. Hrothgar is loved and protected by God, and Grendel has been cast out of God's love.
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How does the poet of "Beowulf" define evil?
What is any creature or spirit opposing God, who is always/usually defeated.
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What year was "Beowulf" believed to have taken place?
What is 516 or 520 AD.
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When Beowulf requests that he alone "May purge all evil from this hall," what does he mean by purge?
What is to drive out all evil.
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Why does Wiglaf think he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon?
What is in the past they had promised to repay Beowulf's kindness with their lives.
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Guess, give it a try! What does this line mean? The monster's/Thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws... Hint: Grendel is thought to possess human personality traits i.e greed and cowardice.
What is impulsive.
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How does Beowulf's character represent the values of Anglo-Saxon culture?
What is bravery, fairness, responsibility or concern for others, piety (thanking God/fate), ambition, loyalty, and intelligence. They also valued reputation and earthly materials.
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The first British translator of "Beowulf" also wrote what epic tales...he "re-discovered" the poem in the mid-20th Century?
Who is JR Tolkein, author of "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings".
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Which of these words best fits the image of the dragon presented in this quotation? ...The dragon/Coiled and uncoiled, its heart urging it/Into battle... A. Writhing C. Massive B. Purging D. Loathsome
What is A.
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Define the qualities of an Epic Hero.
What is a larger-than-life figure, typically of noble or semi-divine birth, who pits his courage, skill, and virtue against opposing, often evil, forces.
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What aspect of life does the dragon symbolize and why? Think about stages of life.
What is death or old age. He has killed Beowulf after he lead a long, victorious life.
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The pagan Germans, Greeks, and other ancient peoples believed that fame and glory are the only ideals that will survive death. What evidence can you find in "Beowulf" that supports this ideal?
What is Beowulf's goal to win glory by defeating Grendel. He values or boasts about his victories and heroism. Death equals defeat (loss of glory and fame) when his kinsman mourn his tardiness while defeating Grendel's Mother. Even when old he want to fight the dragon for fame or glory. He builds a tower to keep his name alive after death.
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Between what centuries was "Beowulf" first recited orally and then written down? What are the changes made to "Beowulf" between those times?
What are the 6th and 11th centuries. After this period, "Beowulf" is NOT similar to its original form due to the adding of Christian elements by monks who wrote it down.
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Which of the following lines from "Beowulf" contains an example of a kenning? A. "Higlac is my cousin and my king; the days/Of my youth have been filled with glory." B. "The high hall rang, its roof boards swayed," C. "...I have come so far,? Oh shelter of warriors and your people's loved friend,"
What is B.