Two words to describe something a group of people collectively believe in
What is a cultural value
100
The term for the way that ancient literatures, such as epics, were passed down from generation to generation.
What is oral tradition?
100
"Wiglaf looked on the wounded warrior and wept" is an example of this common literary device found in epics.
What is alliteration?
100
I asked that a tower be built in my honor.
What is Beowulf?
200
not to be confused with the stuff on a hot dog, this verb means to enjoy immensely
What is relish
200
The two things we can observe to ascertain what a person values
What is actions and speech
200
The time period between 449 AD and 1066 AD
What is Anglo-Saxon Period?
200
Joseph Campbell's theory that there is one story that exists, that is the format for all stories is one.
What is mono myth?
200
I helped Beowulf's father and now Beowulf has returned the favor by battling Grendel and his mother.
What is Hrothgar?
300
Also the title of a summer movie hit, this verb means to cleanse or to rid yourself of something unwanted
What is purge
300
Having heard how fierce the monster, Grendel, is, Beowulf displays this value when he steps forward to fight the mighty monster.
What is bravery
300
The region of the world which is the setting for Beowulf.
What is Scandinavia?
300
Along with alliteration and strong rhythm, this poetic concept is commonly found in epics.
What is repetition?
300
An ancestor of Grendel's, I am the first murderer on record.
What is Cain?
400
because of her recent activities in music videos and the MTV music awards show, this adjective could be used to describe the "famous" Miley Cyrus
What is infamous
400
Before fighting both Grendel's mother and the dragon, Beowulf mentions this value as his motivation for going into these battles.
What is fame
400
While all epics have allusions, Beowulf has allusions to this concept, which makes it different from the Iliad and the Odyssey.
What is Christianity?
400
According to the Hero's Round, a hero receives help along the way. Beowulf received a magical sword in order to defeat Grendel's Mother. This individual was Beowulf's helper in the fight against the dragon.
What is Wiglaf?
400
Beowulf named me his successor to the throne.
What is Wiglaf?
500
I don't mean to make you angry, but this adjective was used colorfully in the text, to describe not only Beowulf's temperament upon fighting with Grendel, but also the mortal wound Beowulf sustained in the battle with the dragon.
What is livid
500
The value revealed in the following speech: "He meant to kill this monster himself...as in the days when his strength and daring dazzled men's eyes. But those days are over and gone, and now our lord must lean on younger arms"
What is youth
500
The language in which Beowulf was originally written.
What is Old English?
500
Part of the Hero's Round, this element refers to when the hero leaves his familiarity and ventures into the frightening unknown.
What is "Crossing the Threshold"?
500
Because we left Beowulf at his time of need, the new king has promised a cursed life of war, poverty, and infamy for us.