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A people of southern Sweden
Geats
100
What is the one thing Grendel will not approach in the mead-hall
throne
100
She sells seashells by the seashore is an example of
Alliteration
100
Define Kenning. Give an example
Definition: figurative expression that replaces a name or a noun Example: Answers will vary- Pigs in a blanket
100
Beats Beowulf in a swimming match
Who is Brecca
200
Hrothgar's people
Danes
200
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200
Why does the dragan attack mankind
A peasant steal the treasure
200
What is a scop? Explain.
the wandering poet or scop( pronounced shop) who would entertain the upper class during feasts/celebrations held in the mead hall. They memorized and preserved the Anglo-Saxon culture through their stories.
200
famous Germanic hero, likened to Beowulf
Sigemund
300
Hrothgar's poet
Wulfgar
300
Define Epic Poem.
What is a long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society.
300
Why does Wealtheow want Beowulf to befriend her sons?
She fears for their safety after Hrothgar's death
300
Explain wergild.
What is the amount of compensation paid by a person committing an offense to the injured party or, in case of death, to his family.
300
King of the Danes, Beowulf's uncle
Hyglac
400
one of Hrothgar's courtiers, thinks himself a great warrior
Unferth
400
Why does Beowulf make the journey to help the Danes? How does this reflect Anglo- Saxon values?
Answers will vary
400
Hyglac's wife
Hygd
400
Explain the difference between Christianity and PAGANISM
Christianity-The worship of one God and his son Jesus Christ Paganism-the worship of idols or false gods, or the system of religious opinions and worship maintained by pagans; heathenism.
400
Dane killed by Grendel's mother
Who is Esher
500
Son of Hyglac and Hygd
Heardred
500
6 characteristics of an Epic Hero
1) QUEST/ JOURNEY 2)“REGULAR” human 3) Maintains HUMANITY 4) experiences typical HUMAN EMOTIONS/ FEELINGS 5)achieving a type of IMMORTALITY 6) connect/make contact with “LESSER” humans
500
How does Beowulf's approach to fighting the dragon change from his attitude towards his battles with Grendel and his mother?
Answers will vary
500
List the Germanic Code. Be able to explain them.
Loyalty(fighting for one’s king, Avenging one’s kinsmen, and Keeping one’s word) Generosity (gifts symbolize bonds and power) Heroism(physical strength, skill and resourcefulness in battle, and courage) Reputation Hospitality ,(kings were expected to be hospitable and generous) Honor through deeds
500
A West German people/now Holland
Frisians