Beowulf
Where did Beowulf travel to?
He traveled to Denmark
What is an epic poem?
An intense storyline that includes a hero and an adventure
What is an epic hero?
The protagonist of an epic poem, a hero who goes on adventures
How many stories did each character tell?
2 stories on the way there and 2 stories on the way back
It shows the steps in which a protagonist goes through an adventure
Who was crowned King when Beowulf died?
His cousin Wiglaf
Is the story of Beowulf an epic poem and why?
Yes, it is an epic poem. Beowulf is the epic hero - there is an adventure and intense story line where the protagonist travels
How is Beowulf an epic hero?
Who is the judge of the Canterbury Tales stories?
The Host, Harry Bailey
When a hero gets help from a unicorn, what is this an example of?
Supernatural Aid
Who did Beowulf kill first in the story?
Grendel
Who is the main hero in the story in Beowulf?
Beowulf - epic hero
What are 3 traits of an epic hero?
elevated status, superhuman capabilities, vast traveler, unmatched warrior, cultural legend, humility, saves others they don't know
What does the winner receive?
They receive a free meal
When the protagonist gets advice from someone they look up to, what is this an example of?
A mentor
Where was Beowulf's body buried?
His body was put on a canoe with treasure and burned to honor him
What supernatural forces are used in Beowulf that makes it an epic?
Beowulf holds his breathe for a very long time and fight supernatural forces
How does Beowulf helping others make him an epic hero?
Who is the author of the Tales?
Geofferry Chaucer
What modern stories can be examples?
Hunger Games, The Matrix, Star Wars, etc
What is Beowulf's fathers name?
Edgetheow
What does the dragon symbolize in the epic poem Beowulf?
Represents death itself
What are the themes of an epic hero?
Good vs. Evil
Death and Defeat
Hospitality
How many stories are there in all?
There is 24 stories in all
What's the second stage in Campbell's Monomyth?
first treshold