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| 8 characteristics of an epic and explain |
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1. heroic deeds- battles with monsters/Grendel
2. noble birth- Beowulf's uncle is a king
3. action involves fate of a lot of people- the Danes
4. God comes to the aid of one's side- Beowulf gives God credit throughout the epic
5. author's theme at the beginning- good vs. evil
6. begins in medias res- going on for 12 years until Beowulf comes
7. noble and majestic style- paints images, similes
8. characters give long speeches |
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| the Monk's added Christitan elements. Fate and God |
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| omens, signs, reference to Hell |
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| Grendel, Grendel's mother, spell on the sword, and the dragon |
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| Grendel's human characteristics |
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| impatient, jealous, hate, and happy |
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-fought in the mead hall
-advantage to Grendel
-used no weapons
-Grendel was caught off guard to Beowulf's attack |
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-between Beowulf and Grendel's mother
-fought in Grendel's mothers layer
-she has some advantage
-Beowulf uses armor |
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-between Beowulf and the dragon
-says goodbye to his men bc he knows he will die
-fought in the dragon's cave
-armor and sword melt
-his men deserted him bc they were scared-Wiglaf stayed behind |
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| King of the Danes. He is a father figure to Beowulf. Married to Welthow. |
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| Protagonist. Fights 3 battles and is the strongest warrior in the world. |
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| A monster that came from Cane. He prays on Hrothgar's warriors in the Mead Hall. He is defeated by Beowulf |
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| She is unnamed. She posses less human qualities that Grendel has. She is also defeated by Beowulf |
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| A danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf. He is unwilling to battle against Grendel |
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| Beowulf's uncle. King of Geats and husband of Hygd |
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| A young kinsman of Beowulf who helps him in the fight against the dragon. Only one who stays behind. |
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| Name of the Mead Hall where Danish people gather. This is where Grendel killed Hrothgar's men |
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-take treasure to his people
-lead his people
-build a tomb
-remember him |
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