BeowulfBeowulfBeowulfBeowulf

p. 24-40p. 24-40p. 24-40p. 24-40

Characteristics of Hero Characteristics of Hero ArchetypeArchetype

Characteristics of Hero Characteristics of Hero ArchetypeArchetype

Hero of High StatusHero of High Status

Fateful Actions (determines fate of nation/group of Fateful Actions (determines fate of nation/group of

people)people)

Courageous DeedsCourageous Deeds

Supernatural ComplicationsSupernatural Complications

Large-scale Setting, long journeyLarge-scale Setting, long journey

Formal SpeechesFormal Speeches

Universal Ideas (good and evil, life and death) Universal Ideas (good and evil, life and death)

Literary Qualities of Literary Qualities of BeowulfBeowulf

Literary Qualities of Literary Qualities of BeowulfBeowulf

Earliest written English epicEarliest written English epic

Epic PoemEpic Poem

AlliterationAlliteration

the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in a the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in a

sentence/linesentence/line

Example: Example: PPeter eter PPiper iper ppicked a icked a ppack of ack of ppickled ickled ppeppers.eppers.

Oral traditionOral tradition

Character DevelopmentCharacter Development

Group AnalysisGroup AnalysisGroup AnalysisGroup Analysis

Group 1: Slides Group 1: Slides

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CheyenneCheyenne

Justin LJustin L

CiaraCiara

TylerTyler

GregGreg

Group 2: Slides Group 2: Slides

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SandraSandra

Justin TJustin T

RobertRobert

JohnnyJohnny

AmberAmber

Part I: GrendelPart I: GrendelPart I: GrendelPart I: Grendel

What was it that caused Grendel so much pain What was it that caused Grendel so much pain

as he waited? What does this reveal to us about as he waited? What does this reveal to us about

his character?his character?

How did Grendel come to exist?How did Grendel come to exist?

What was it that Hrothgar feared about What was it that Hrothgar feared about

Grendel’s attack on Herot?Grendel’s attack on Herot?

How does Grendel feel about killing? Find a line How does Grendel feel about killing? Find a line

that aptly describes how he feels.that aptly describes how he feels.

Part I: GrendelPart I: GrendelPart I: GrendelPart I: Grendel

Grendel Lines Revelations

Physical

Emotional

Part I: BeowulfPart I: BeowulfPart I: BeowulfPart I: Beowulf

What does Beowulf mean when he says What does Beowulf mean when he says

“Light and life fleeing together” to “Light and life fleeing together” to

describe the state of Hrothgar’s hall?describe the state of Hrothgar’s hall?

Find at least four lines that talk of Find at least four lines that talk of

Beowulf’s heroism.Beowulf’s heroism.

Do you think that Beowulf’s choice to face Do you think that Beowulf’s choice to face

Grendel unarmed was prideful or foolish? Grendel unarmed was prideful or foolish?

Part I: The Battle with Part I: The Battle with GrendelGrendel

Part I: The Battle with Part I: The Battle with GrendelGrendel

Find an example of alliteration.Find an example of alliteration.

What did Grendel feel when he was seized by Beowulf?What did Grendel feel when he was seized by Beowulf?

How do Beowulf’s men show themselves to be different from How do Beowulf’s men show themselves to be different from

Hrothgar’s during the battle of Grendel and Beowulf?Hrothgar’s during the battle of Grendel and Beowulf?

Why don’t weapons work against Grendel?Why don’t weapons work against Grendel?

How did Beowulf win the battle? What was Grendel’s fate?How did Beowulf win the battle? What was Grendel’s fate?

What happened to Grendel’s arm? Why do you think Beowulf What happened to Grendel’s arm? Why do you think Beowulf

chose to do this?chose to do this?

What did the battle with Grendel do for Beowulf’s reputation as What did the battle with Grendel do for Beowulf’s reputation as

warrior?warrior?

AssignmentAssignmentAssignmentAssignment

Homework: Complete Homework: Complete BeowulfBeowulf

Fill in remaining slides in the notes portion of this presentation. (DUE 9/21)Fill in remaining slides in the notes portion of this presentation. (DUE 9/21)

Study for ACT Vocab QuizStudy for ACT Vocab Quiz

Classwork: Draw Grendel as he would appear to you from the details within Classwork: Draw Grendel as he would appear to you from the details within

the text.the text.

EffortEffort

ColorColor

Select a quote from Part I that you felt best captured Grendel’s character. Select a quote from Part I that you felt best captured Grendel’s character.

Place this quote on your drawing somewhere legibly. Place this quote on your drawing somewhere legibly.

Write 3-4 complete sentences on back of drawing that explain the Write 3-4 complete sentences on back of drawing that explain the

significance of the quote that you’ve selected.significance of the quote that you’ve selected.

Part II: Beowulf’s Last Part II: Beowulf’s Last BattleBattle

Part II: Beowulf’s Last Part II: Beowulf’s Last BattleBattle

Looking at lines 265-270 and 272-289, what do Looking at lines 265-270 and 272-289, what do

Beowulf’s remarks reveal to us about his personality?Beowulf’s remarks reveal to us about his personality?

Identify at least one instance of alliteration.Identify at least one instance of alliteration.

Describe the battle between Beowulf and the Dragon. Describe the battle between Beowulf and the Dragon.

How did the two foes feel? What was the turning How did the two foes feel? What was the turning

point in the battle?point in the battle?

How do Beowulf’s men react to seeing him fall?How do Beowulf’s men react to seeing him fall?

How is Wiglaf unique?How is Wiglaf unique?

Part II: The Death of Part II: The Death of BeowulfBeowulf

Part II: The Death of Part II: The Death of BeowulfBeowulf

Examine Beowulf’s speech, lines 362-383. Identify three lines Examine Beowulf’s speech, lines 362-383. Identify three lines

that reveal to you something significant about Beowulf’s that reveal to you something significant about Beowulf’s

personality or life.personality or life.

What does the speaker’s attitude of gold as expressed in the What does the speaker’s attitude of gold as expressed in the

following line? “So gold can easily/ Triumph, defeat the following line? “So gold can easily/ Triumph, defeat the

strongest of men,/ No matter how deep it is hidden!” strongest of men,/ No matter how deep it is hidden!”

When Beowulf explains that he sold his life, do you think that When Beowulf explains that he sold his life, do you think that

he sold it well?he sold it well?

What was Beowulf’s ultimate goal in life?What was Beowulf’s ultimate goal in life?

What is the attitude of Beowulf’s men after his death?What is the attitude of Beowulf’s men after his death?

Beowulf: Heroic Beowulf: Heroic CharacteristicsCharacteristicsBeowulf: Heroic Beowulf: Heroic CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Heroic Qualities

Examples from the Text

High Status

Fateful Actions

Courageous Deeds

Beowulf: Heroic Beowulf: Heroic CharacteristicsCharacteristicsBeowulf: Heroic Beowulf: Heroic CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Heroic Qualities

Examples from the Text

Supernatural

Large Setting

Formal Speeches

Universal Ideas