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What type of poem is The Dream of the Rood?
A dream vision poem in which a dreamer sees and hears the cross speak.
Who narrates most of The Dream of the Rood?
The Rood (Cross).
How is Christ portrayed in The Dream of the Rood?
As a brave warrior who willingly faces death.
What does the Rood symbolize?
Sacrifice, faith, and salvation.
What does the Rood experience during the Crucifixion?
It suffers alongside Christ but remains loyal.
What Anglo-Saxon value is emphasized by the Rood’s actions?
Loyalty
What is the main message of The Dream of the Rood?
Christ’s sacrifice brings salvation and hope.
How does the dream affect the dreamer
It strengthens his faith and devotion to God.
What two traditions are blended in the poem?
Christian beliefs and Anglo-Saxon warrior culture.
Why is the Rood decorated with gold and jewels?
To symbolize Christ’s victory and glory.
What type of work is Beowulf?
An epic poem.
Who is the hero of Beowulf?
Beowulf
What kingdom does Beowulf come from?
Geatland
Who is the king of the Danes?
Hrothgar
What is Heorot
The great mead hall built by Hrothgar.
Who attacks Heorot?
Grendel
Why does Beowulf fight Grendel without weapons?
To make the fight fair and prove his strength.
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?
He tears off Grendel’s arm.
Who seeks revenge for Grendel’s death
Grendel’s Mother
Where does Beowulf fight Grendel’s mother?
In her underwater lair.
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel’s mother?
With a giant sword he finds in her lair.
What happens to Beowulf after defeating Grendel’s mother?
He returns home with great honor.
How long does Beowulf rule as king?
About 50 years.
What is Beowulf’s final enemy?
dragon
Why does the dragon attack?
Someone steals from its treasure hoard.
Who remains loyal to Beowulf during the dragon fight?
Wiglaf
What happens to Beowulf after the dragon battle?
He dies from his wounds.
What does Wiglaf represent?
Loyalty and courage.
What is “wyrd”?
The Anglo-Saxon concept of fate.
What is a major theme in Beowulf?
Heroism
What theme appears in both The Dream of the Rood and Beowulf?
Loyalty
What is alliteration?
Repetition of beginning consonant sounds.
What is a kenning?
descriptive compound phrase.
Give an example of a kenning.
Whale-road” (sea) or “ring-giver” (king).
What does Grendel symbolize?
Evil, chaos, and the threat to society.
First monster Beowulf fights?
Grendel
Second monster Beowulf fights?
Grendel’s Mother.
Who tells the story of the Crucifixion in The Dream of the Rood?
The Rood (Cross).
What Anglo-Saxon value is most important in both readings?
Loyalty