Beowulf BellRingers Bell Ringer Beowulf From either the Grendel or Beowulf subsection that we have read so far find ONE example of the following Kenning Alliteration Evidence of a Christian Monk narrator ID: 623211
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Bell-ringing Awesomeness!
Beowulf Bell-RingersSlide2
Bell Ringer - Beowulf
From either the
Grendel
or
Beowulf
sub-section that we have read so far, find ONE example of the following:
Kenning
Alliteration
Evidence of a Christian Monk narrator
Darkness used as a symbol for evil
Be sure to include Line Number!Slide3
Write a specific “Why” question about a detail we have learned about Anglo-Saxons or
Beowulf
so far and
`
provide the answer.Slide4
“It is always better to avenge dear ones than to indulge in mourning.”
-Beowulf, from
Beowulf
What is the meaning of the word “Indulge” in the lines above? (Use Your Phone!)
“Indulge” is used intentionally. What is this quote suggesting about “Mourning”?
What insight does this give us into the character of Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon Culture?Slide5
Describe the battle between Beowulf and Grendel. List three examples of imagery to describe this battle.
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Decide whether you believe each questions is TRUE or FALSE and explain why you chose that answer.
A hero must always display enormous strength.
A hero will always be well-known.
My definition of a hero may differ from someone else’s.
A hero will have a high IQ.
Heroes are always considered good and never perform any evil actions.
Heroes make strong leaders.Slide7
What are the qualities of a Hero/Heroine?
Provide an example of a hero in any culture with such qualities (look it up!)
What are NOT some qualities of
a Hero/Heroine?Slide8
1.
List one example from the
Beowulf
text that demonstrates that monks wrote this epic poem down.
2.
Why do you think Beowulf offers to help a tribe other than his own, in spite of the danger?Slide9
Which monster do you think is scarier, Grendel or Grendel’s mom? Explain your response. Use support for the text to prove your point.
OR
Who
do you think would win in a fight between Grendel and Grendel’s
mom? Explain
your response. Use support for the text to prove your point.Slide10
Identify two contemporary female villains. What makes them villainous? Does our society react differently to a female villain than a male villain? Explain your thoughts.Slide11
What does this image suggest about the characteristics of Anglo-Saxon literature? Slide12