Beowulf Test Review

How might Grendel consider Hrothgar’s people to be rude?

They hold super loud parties.

How might Grendel consider Hrothgar’s people to be frightening?

He is an outcast.

How might Grendel consider Hrothgar’s people to be evil?

The Danes took over the land and built these massive halls on it.

Animation 1

• Much more gruesome and shows more about killing people.

• Beowulf’s a dark shadowy figure.

• Teaches people to fight even if it means killing. It is based on community.

Animation 2

• More comical and does not kill characters; it’s directed to kids.

• He’s a large purple dragon.

• Values different races.

What do Animations 1-2 have in common (animation lens on supernatural strength)?

Animation allows those characters to do things that a human cannot do in real life.

What do Animations 1-2 have in common (portrayal of Grendel)?

Grendel is hostile to newcomers.

What do Animations 1-2 have in common (inferred values of the viewing audience)?

Beowulf showed bravery in defeating evil.

What weapon does Beowulf use against Grendel?

His hands.

The belief in personal destiny that is beyond human control.

Wyrd/fate

Used in burials because pagans believed the fire’s smoke would help carry the deceased to the afterlife.

Funeral pyres

Symbolize a safe passage into the afterlife so it often played a key role in funeral rites.

Boats

Featured songs, chants, food, and alcohol.

Ceremony

Were buried or burned with the deceased so that the person would have things in the afterlife.

Grave goods