Beowulf HW

Students are to complete the following for HW due Monday 4/28: Beowulf Chapters 31-35 Chapter 31 How long has it been since Beowulf killed Grendel’s mother? What is the change in setting? Chapter 32 What awakens the dragon? What is the man’s motivation for what he does when he finds the dragon? Chapter 33 What does the dragon destroy that is sacred to Beowulf? What does the dragon’s anger represent? Chapter 34 What realization does Beowulf have? Chapter 35 What are the similarities and differences between the way Beowulf prepares for this battle and the way he prepared for the previous battles? What 2 things fail him in this battle?

Beowulf vs Grendel's mother

Students are to complete the following assignment which is due Friday 4/25: Beowulf Chapters 18-24 As you read, respond to the following in complete sentences. Chapter 18 List and explain several examples of Anglo-Saxon values in this chapter. Write down the specific lines that exemplify this. Chapter 19 Who is Beowulf’s next opponent? Explain how Christian values relate to this new villain. What does she take with her? (2 things) Chapter 20 List the descriptive words used to describe the villain and her home. (at least 5) Explain how this relates to descriptions of Grendel. Chapter 21 List and explain the characteristics of the hero that Beowulf displays in this chapter. How does Beowulf add to his legacy? You must also explain the characteristics of the villain that are present. Chapter 22 How is the danger increased in this section? How does Beowulf show bravery? Chapter 23 What is special about the sword Beowulf uses? What trophy does he take and what is unique about it? What is the significance of what happens to the sword? Chapter 24 Give an example of Christian influence in this chapter.