Topic: Beowulf 1) Is Beowulf an ideal hero and king? What do we learn about Anglo-Saxon culture from reading Beowulf? 2) What is the function of the supernatural in the play? Are the witches/supernatural elements responsible for Macbeth’s downfall? Do they influence any other characters? Explain using examples from the text.
Write a descriptive adaptation of one scene from Beowulf. Rewrite the scene from the perspective of a character other than Beowulf, the original hero of the epic.
Descriptive Essay: The Coming of Beowulf For this portfolio, you will write a descriptive adaptation of one scene from Beowulf. You will rewrite the scene from the perspective of a character other than Beowulf, the original hero of the epic. Your scene must contain the main events of the original scene, vivid details, and descriptive […]
Which contributes more to heroism: sacrifice (taking a stand), or success (winning)? Use textual evidence from the epic poem “Beowulf” to support the stance chosen.
“Beowulf” Argumentative EssaySWBAT write an argument answering the following prompt: “Which contributes more to heroism: sacrifice (taking a stand) or success (winning)?” in order to compose an effective argumentative essay. Prompt:Which contributes more to heroism: sacrifice (taking a stand), or success (winning)? Use textual evidence from the epic poem “Beowulf” to support the stance chosen.
Do today’s heroes look anything like the heroes in the ancient tales? What traits do all heroes share? Who would be a hero today, based on the characteristics of an epic hero?
HEROES Beowulf, Hektor, and Achilleus represent cultures that flourished thousands of years ago. Do today’s heroes look anything like the heroes in these ancient tales? The characteristics of the epic heroes that you studied in this unit include the following: The hero has special qualities and is called into an adventure. The hero faces a […]
Using the handout on “Women in Beowulf,” consider how Grendel’s mother defies the stereotypical roles assigned to women in this epic poem.
Topic: Reflections on Grendel’s mother Using the handout on “Women in Beowulf,” consider how Grendel’s mother defies the stereotypical roles assigned to women in this epic poem.
Choose one of the scenes below and write from the perspective of one of the following characters: Beowulf, Grendel, and King Hrothgar.
The coming of Beowulf and Beowulf’s boast Now that you’ve read Beowulf and learned about narrative writing, it’s time to put the two together. For this checkpoint, you will choose one of the scenes below: (These two are attached for reading) The coming of Beowulf and Beowulf’s boast The battle with Grendel And write from […]
Conduct close readings of an Old English poem (Beowulf or The Battle of Maldon), and interpret representations of violence.
The Battle of Maldon Conduct close readings of an Old English poem (Beowulf or The Battle of Maldon), and interpret representations of violence. Consider the author’s rhetorical aims in representing violence. Can we deepen our understanding of what violence means in the text? Develop an original argument and support it with evidence from your chosen […]
Analyze one set of 5-10 lines from Carroll’s nonsense, playful mockery poem “Jabberwocky.”
Analysis for 1. Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky”, 2. Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” and 3. Beowulf 1. Analyze one set of 5-10 lines from Carroll’s nonsense, playful mockery poem “Jabberwocky”. Discuss what meanings you draw in terms of setting,characterization, symbols, themes or a lessen learned. Explain why it interests you and what meaning you derive from it. […]
Explain why were fantastic and gothic stories so popular in the Victorian Era and what was original about William Blake’s work?
Why were fantastic and gothic stories so popular in the Victorian Era? What was a woman question in Victorian Era? What does it mean that Shakespeare was an innovator of English Language? What was original about William Blake’s work? What was so revolutionary about Thomas Moor’s Utopia? Why is God described like a War-chief in […]
Choose your favorite character from Beowulf, Grendel, or Le Morte d’ Arthur. What modern values and/or universal themes are evident in the character?
Prompt: Choose your favorite character from Beowulf, Grendel, or Le Morte d’ Arthur. What modern values and/or universal themes are evident in the character? What does this tell us about how literature reflects society, culture, place, and/or history? You may choose to address this prompt in a 400-500 word essay or a 15 slide minimum […]