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Beowulf
English
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of an epic poem? | long narrative poem |
| Saxons were once pagans who believed in many gods, lucky charms, and gems | the anglo |
| Woe Walker, Mankind’s-enemy, and Shepherd of Evil | KENNINGS to describe GRENDEL |
| Who is the monster that terrorizes Mead Hall? | Grendel |
| Cain’s clan, whom the creator had outlawed and condemned as outcasts” is mostly an example of what? | alliteration |
| Why was Mead Hall so important to Hrothgar and his people? | heart of the community where people would gather |
| What does Grendel hate the sound of? | voices of men singing |
| How does Beowulf kill Grendel? | rips his arm off |
| How does Hrothgar describe the lake where Grendel and his mother live? | ominous and dark |
| Who does Beowulf eventually become king of | Geats |
| How long does Grendel terrorize Herot before Beowulf comes? | 12 years |
| Why can’t Grendel attack the Hrothgar’s throne? | protected by God |
| Hrothgar is King of the ? | Danes |
| How many Geats does Beowulf bring with him? | 14 |
| How does Beowulf want to fight Grendel? | alone and no weapons |
| Why won’t weapons work on Grendel? | They are bewitched |
| name two characteristics of an Epic Hero | Embodies and protects community values Possesses supernatural powers Identifies need to go on a quest Carries themselves with confidence |
| What does Grendel’s mother do to get revenge for her son? | Kills Hrothgar’s best friend |
| How long does it take for Beowulf to swim down to Grendel’s mother? | Several Hours |
| What weapon does Beowulf use to kill Grendel’s mother? | A sword blessed by giants |
| What trophy does Beowulf bring back after he kills Grendel’s mother | Grendel’s head |
| After killing Grendel, Beowulf returns home, becomes King, and lives in peace for how many years? | 50 |
| What is the third and final monster Beowulf has to fight? | dragon |
| How does the dragon block the path so the Geats can’t get in? | Breathes fire |
| What is different about Beowulf when he fights the dragon compared to his other battles? | He is much older and wants to use weapons |
| Who is the only person to stick by and help Beowulf? | Wiglaf |
| What do Beowulf’s followers do during the battle? | they run away |
| What does Wiglaf say to Beowulf’s followers when the battle is over | He tells them they should be shamed face and leave town. They will be stripped of the riches that Beowulf gave them and live in shame for the rest of their lives. |
| How does the dragon kill Beowulf? | He puts a hole in his neck |
| What happens to the dragon’s treasure? | It is buried in the tower with Beowulf’s ashes |
| What happens to Beowulf’s body? | It is burnt in a funeral pyre |
| What does Beowulf say that even kings must bow to? | fate |
| Who is Grendel a descendant of? | cain |
| What are two themes in Beowulf? | You can’t fight violence with violence and expect peace. Evil will try to destroy the values of the time |
| Which language was Beowulf originally written in? | Old English |
| Why does Beowulf want to fight Grendel with his bare hands? | wanted an equal, fair fight |
Created by:
mckay05
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