Christian Vs. Pagan Christian Beliefs in Beowulf Biblical allusion Cainvs. Able Thank the Lord Pagan Beliefs in Beowulf Beowulf announces his battles fate. leaves it up to The presence of monsters like Grendel Study Guide Questions Answer each of these questions fully and completely. They may be used on pop-quizzes or tests so make sure you take your time and answer each one The Wrath of Grendel (pg. 41-43) 1. Describe the "Powerful monster, living down in the darkness. Speculate: Why do you think he only comes out at night? 242. Cain & Alle 2. Identify a Biblical Allusion on page 42. The monster thinks moves 3. What is the main ideas of the sentences in lines 34-407 Paraphrase these lines. Kills quickly while hisvictions 4. Terrorized by Grendel, Hrothgar and the followers face "Twelve winters of grief." How does the length of the Sleep. He suffering increase the epic feeling of this tale? 5. How had hate triumphed (line 58)? Ble they are all scared & Grendel = hate cartes their badles off Bishappy 6. Read the translator's insight t on page 43. What does this information reveal about Grendel? 7. What tactics did Hrothgar and his people try to relieve their suffering? saanticing Grendel is a coward- only willing to fiant when he 8. Why had Hrothgar and his people los hope? The Coming of Beowulf (pg. 43-48) bac hatred had wan to God & heathen Angot 1. Who is Higlac? Why is this identification so important? In peopleding gods-ranaway khows be Guets $ Beos 2. What are some motivating factors for Beowulf's quick actions? pride, honor justice can win and adventure to continue? 3. 4 . Paraphrase lines 125-131. What is the main idea? Loaded up ready 4 Adventure they followed thell to Dermat What good "omens" could Beowulf and his followers have to urge the 5. How do word choice and other stylistic features of the watchman's speech add a serious, ebic tone to his question . What information does Beowulf reveal about himself in his troduction? in lines 152-172? How could you shorten the question? Lang drawn out question adds to forinality & sertonsssus Son of 6 great Warrior 7. What does Beowulf's way of identifying himself suggest about the values of a warrior culture? 8. Why does Beowulf sail il to Denmark? to help Hrathgows desfet Grendel wa 9 . How do Beowulf's boasts of great deeds and his announcement of his plan establish him as a fame Shows the Eptc heronews hero? Brew 10. Paraphrase Beowulf's plans in lines 254-279 11 , What does Beowulf ask of Hrothgar? That warmor Death Shi What values and beliefs of nachieves he alonew/Sold city culture does Beowus add lots Plange the stro to ext brave$ of nadewilling to Battle with Grendel (pg. 48-51) than any thing, ou Beowulf?es 2. What "human eyes" were watching Grendel's "evil steps"? Beowulfs 2 . What does Grendel come to the kingdom? Is he How do the "renaming" of Grendel in line 325 emphasize the weighty significance of the t battle that is about to such har begin? renaming Supreender inline is thrown Read the translator's insight on page 5. Do you agree with his assessment of Grande Explain: Describe the battle between Beowulf and Grendel.attle of wills-each death -blkhe on high Grendel? 6. What advantage does Beowulf have in his fight with The Battle with Grendel's Mother (pg. 52-55) Element of surprise 1 . Who is "Edgetbo's brave son"? How else is he identified s-each trying hardestens fights @Night. weapons- Beowulfrips frendel's arm off. throughout the epic? Speculate: Why would the epic alls Hrothgar's friend takes the arm refer to him in so many different ways? to kill Grendel's Mother?bik she 2. Why does Beowulf decide 3 . Where does Grendel's mother live? an underwater cave from the hall 4 . What does the inability of Grender's mother to lear Beowulf apart suggest about his heroic nature? he's super human 5. How does the setting of this battle add to its epic significance? it is in a "supernatural world dangerous for Ben Voho almost loses 6. Describe the fight between Beowulf and Grendel's Mother. M 7. Read the Translator's insight on page 53. How does the motivation for honor alone amplify the character of hisstatus; showshe rep. good Beowulf? Adds to! 9. Valuable Ressed by sword in the fight? / Why does Beowulf toss aside his Why does Beowulf chop off Grendel's head? to have it won't hom the mother rophy is prove himself a trophy 10. Why did the warriors at the top of 11. Read the the lake lose hope moments before Beowulf surfaced? page "science connection" on 55. What makes the 12. What does Beowulf do after slaying Grendel's mother? bvillas blood. Hrunting valuable property? The Last Battle 1. What has changed about Beowulas: king द Why does Beowulf feel the need to explain his use of Cuts aft ble the Lake fille sword. hepe shilt the head to swings to land / Hotingar then retums to his own kingdom of sword and shield to fight the dragon? so people won't think hers me What does Beowulf's speech in lines 630-49 suggest to you about Anglo-Saxon values? Valut erivado deshonorable alcoholish How does Beowulf plan to fight the dragon?ne in the 5. Just know Why does Wiglaf join the 7 Made hon 6 According to to Wiglaf, what is Beowulf's relationship with his followers like? What does Wiglaf's decision suggest about the way In which a legendary hero can inspire heroism in others? their brave 8. The Spoils 1. How do Beowulf's companions react when the dragon breathes flame on him? Thartlee What does Beowulf ask of Wiglar? Brisakhin the treasure so he can seeft 2 In Beowulf's death scane, what is shown about the importance in culture of of the commemoration of Individuals after death? That Aathom battle is a great reward and an honorable way Farewell he came request? Mood wiphat remember Longhe sand where he The 1. What is Beowulf's last AFTER READING: from b/c he is the last of the warrior rate-Wiglat to lead & erecta to ve bades to dre