PPT-Beowulf Epic hero Plot Summary

K ing Hrothgar of Denmark enjoys a prosperous and successful reign He builds a great meadhall called Herot where his warriors can gather to drink receive gifts from their lord and listen to stories sung by the scops or bards . *Please take out a piece of notebook. paper. *Title your paper “Epics, Epic Heroes, . and Archetypes”. Epics, Epic Heroes, and Archetypes. Why I Teach . (and Read, and Love) . Introducing the Epic. Literary Focus: The Epic Hero. The Poetry of . Beowulf: . Caesuras, Alliteration, and Kennings. Feature Menu. the first great work of . English national literature.. the epic story of the hero Beowulf, who fights the demonic monster Grendel.. Introduction to Leadership. Background Information. The Anglo-Saxon Period—A.D.449-1066. Before the Anglo-Saxons. Britain settled by the . Celts.. Migrated from continental Europe between 800 and 600 B.C.. Introduction to Leadership. Background Information. The Anglo-Saxon Period—A.D.449-1066. Before the Anglo-Saxons. Britain settled by the Celts. Migrated from continental Europe between 800 and 600 B.C.. Beowulf. College Prep English. Mrs. Kazmaier. Epic Poem & Epic Hero . Elements of the Epic. Main character is a hero.. Hero is charged with a quest.. Hero is tested.. Mythical beings, magical animals, human helpers.. Literary Term Glossary. Term. Definition. Example. Epic Hero. A larger than life figure, typically of noble or semi-divine birth who pits. his courage, skill and virtue against evil forces.. Achilles. A pause in a line of verse dictated by sense or natural speech rhythm. . LYRIC. Words that accompany music.. (Since . Beowulf. was passed down orally, most of it could have/would have been sung). EPIC. SWBAT. . compose a thesis statement and outline in preparation for an analytical essay. . Review: . Beowulf and the Monomyth. Workshop. : . Thesis & Outline . Video: . Beowulf . Learning . Objective. HELP! I need somebody!. Think of a time when you helped someone in need or someone helped you OR a time when you did NOT render help and wish you had. Give a brief summary of the incident then answer the following analysis questions: . Beowulf. (pg. 18 ). Beowulf. in Old English. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L7VTH8ii_8. Music Video. http. ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiBaSqO7n9U. The Monster Grendel. …. 1. What phrase points to Grendel’s evil nature?. Beowulf. Called the “Dark Ages” - - a time of Barbarians. During a time of Old English Warriors . Where does the word “barbarian” come from?. Just what WERE the Dark Ages? What made them “dark?” . Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds in words (usually at the beginning of the word) that are close together.. Example:. P. eter . P. i. p. er . p. icked a . p. eck of . p. ickled . p. The Anglo-Saxon period is the earliest recorded time period in English history. . The Anglo-Saxon period ranges from 449-1066. . It ends with the Battle of Hastings where the French, under the leadership of William the Conqueror invaded England. . The Anglo-Saxon period is the earliest recorded time period in English history. . The Anglo-Saxon period ranges from 449-1066. . It ends with the Battle of Hastings where the French, under the leadership of William the Conqueror invaded England. .