1Q_English_B (Beowulf)
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The Anglo-Saxon period (around 700–1000 AD).
In which period was Beowulf written?
Old English
What language was Beowulf originally written in?
An epic poem
What type of literary work is Beowulf?
In Scandinavia (mainly Denmark and Geatland, present-day Sweden).
Where is the story of Beowulf set?
Bravery, loyalty, generosity, fame, and the warrior code (comitatus).
What values of the Anglo-Saxon culture are reflected in the poem?
Beowulf, a warrior of the Geats
Who is the hero of the poem?
Hrothgar
The King of the Danes who builds the hall Heorot
Heorot
What is the name of Hrothgar’s great hall?
Grendel
A monster who terrorizes Heorot for 12 years
Wiglaf, his loyal warrior
Who helps Beowulf in his final battle
He hates the joy and noise of the men feasting
Why does Grendel attack Heorot?
12 years
How long does Grendel terrorize the Danes?
With his bare hands, without weapons.
How does Beowulf choose to fight Grendel?
Grendel’s arm
What trophy does Beowulf take after defeating Grendel?
He flees to his lair wounded and bleeds to death
How does Grendel die?
To avenge her son’s death
Why does Grendel’s mother attack Heorot?
Hrothgar’s closest advisor, Aeschere.
Who does Grendel’s mother kill?
In her underwater lair
Where does Beowulf fight Grendel’s mother?
A giant’s magical sword he finds in her lair.
What weapon does Beowulf use to kill her?
Her head and Grendel’s head
What does Beowulf bring back after the battle with Grendel’s mother?
A thief steals a cup from its treasure hoard
What event awakens the dragon’s wrath?
It burns villages and Beowulf’s hall
How does the dragon punish the people?
To protect his people and fulfill his duty as king
Why does Beowulf fight the dragon even though he is old?
They abandon him, except for Wiglaf
How do Beowulf’s warriors react during the battle?
He is mortally wounded and dies
What happens to Beowulf after killing the dragon?
The struggle of good vs. evil.
What theme does the fight with Grendel represent?
The inevitability of death and the importance of legacy
What theme is highlighted in Beowulf’s final battle?
Wyrd (fate is inevitable, but courage gives it meaning)
What Anglo-Saxon belief about fate appears in the poem?
Through Wiglaf’s bravery in standing by Beowulf when others flee
How is loyalty shown in the poem?
Honor, remembrance, and the passing of an era
What does Beowulf’s funeral symbolize?