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STRAND AND ENG119- Survey of English and American Literture
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TOPIC: Beowolf
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CONTENTS: Part I: Authors’ Background
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Part II: Synopsis/Summary (8-10 sentences)
In epic poem form, Beowulf is the story of a great Geat
warrior who came to assist the Danish King Hrothgar to defeat
a creature terrorizing his people. The monstrous Grendel was a
massive, horrific beast that was about to ruin the city and rip its
inhabitants apart. In a mead hall, Beowulf took on the demon
and beat him by ripping Grendel's arm off, completing the first
of three batle. After Grendel's defeat, Grendel's mother goes
into a wrath and seeks to follow Grendel's path in destroying
the Danes. Beowulf then goes to her lair and kills her with a
great sword of the old world. Victorious and revered, Beowulf
returns home to Geats and serves as a king for a peaceful fifty
years, until his people are terrorized by a dragon enraged by
treasure that was stolen from it. Beowulf takes on the dragon in
a brave battle and ultimately defeats it, but he is mortally
wounded and laid to rest at sea, ending his legacy as a warrior
and ruler.
Part III: Comprehension / Interpretative Questions (5/15)
1, Why does Beowulf travel to Herot? What do his motives tell
us about his character?
When he learned how Grendel filled the nights with terror,
Beowulf travelled to Herot. His motivations convinced that he
was courageous enough for his character to go against the
beast.
2. How does the poem establish that the coming battle is not
just a battle between a hero and a monster, but it is also a battle
between good and evil?
Since he is cruel, unjust, dishonorable and bloodthirsty,
Grendel is bad. Creation is successful. Grendel wouldn't enter
the throne of Hrothgar because it is God-protected.
3. Why does Beowulf enter each of these battles? What is his
motivation? For whom is he fighting?
Reputation is everything. In the epic poem Beowulf, the epic
hero is notably known throughout the world. He is known for
one, for being one of the Greats. On top of all of that, Beowulf
is the greatest and strongest of all of the Greats, therefore, he
automatically has a reputation to follow. Therefore, when
fighting against all three monsters, Grendel, Grendel’s Mother,
and the dragon at the end of his well-known life, he strives to
keep that reputation. By fighting each one of these battles his
reputation grows, he becomes better known for the kindness
and strength he has to battle these monstrous creatures.
Another contributor to his good reputation is the fact that he
did this for people he didn’t even know. This proves him to be
a good man, and people think highly of him because of it
4. What virtues does Beowolf represent that were important to
the Anglo-Saxon people?
Being brave, strong, fearless, and a leader were valued by the
Anglo-Saxons.
5. Which details from the battle's description add realism?
Which details add epic grandness?
Beowulf's grip on Grendel's claw from the battle adds realism.
Beowulf's strong hold breaks off Grendel's arm and shoulder
letting him run off but his wound is fatal so he will eventually
dies adds epic grandness.
6. How does the description of the monsters' lair further
development their evil natures?
The description of the monsters' lair further developed their
evil natures because they lived in secret places that steams like
black clouds, is covered with frozen spray, has snakelike roots,
no wisdom, and it burns like a torch.
7. How does the poet heighten the suspense in the battle
between Beowulf and Grendel's mother?
The poet heighten the suspense in the battle between Beowulf
and Grendel's mother by Grendel's mother welcoming him in
her claws, clutching him savagely but couldn't harm him. Then
she carried to her home while he was struggling to free his
weapon. The fight had brought other monsters when he
realized that she'd brought him into someone's battle-hall.
8. What can we infer about Beowulf's values based on his
decision to take home Grendel's head but leave the rich
treasure behind?
Beowulf's values based on his decision to take home Grendel's
head but leave the rich treasure behind inferred that the head
was some sort of trophy to show what he has done to the Geats.
9. How does the older Beowulf compare to his younger self,
the one that victoriously battled Grendel and his mother?
This older Beowulf compared to his younger self will fight
again still seeking fame.
10. How does the battle with the dragon be a turning point in
the epic?
Unlike his previous battles against monsters, Beowulf is
loosing this one. Fate is against them.
11. What appeals does Wiglaf use in his speech to his
comrades?
The appeals that Wiglaf uses in his speech to his comrade is
loyalty since they owe Beowulf, "repay him" with "kindness
with kindness" or "with our lives", "took us for soldiers" and
"believ[ed] in our promises", generosity because they "gave us
these swords/armor" and "allowed us to join him", and Beo
"their lord" needs "younger arms" to help him as he is
"butchered" with "flames swirling around" him, and it appears
to their sense of loyalty and decency and how they can "carry
home (their) shields "without having to help Beowulf".
12. In Beowulf's death scene, what is shown about the
importance of the remembrance of individuals after death?
Being remembered is the upmost importance.
13. What qualities does he exhibit that might have been
considered heroic to the Anglo-Saxon people, but would not be
considered heroic by modern standards?
Although Beowulf possessed many heroic qualities he would
not be considered a hero in today’s world. A hero varies from
culture to culture. The Anglo-Saxon appreciated different
things in a person that what do not we appreciate today. Many
things have changed a lot with time, the requisites for being
considered a hero have also changed. Today we do not like to
solve problems with war. Pride and honor are not as important
as the willingness one has to help others. Beowulf is not feeling
that contact with people he doesn’t identify with them because
he believes himself better, a part of a hero´s cycle is to be
identified with the community.
14. What way does the epic commemorates Beowulf with the
way our culture celebrates today?
Beowulf is a hero who shows valor, military prowess, loyalty,
generosity, and honor in a "shame culture" where a good name
is most important. Our heroes are honored for their same
characteristics in a culture where reputation is important.
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