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This document provides an introduction and overview of the epic poem Beowulf. It discusses key elements of epics like their dignified style and reflection of cultural ideals. It also summarizes some of the main characters in Beowulf including Beowulf himself as the heroic protagonist, King Hrothgar who rules Denmark, and monsters like Grendel and Grendel's mother that threaten the kingdom. The document examines Old English, the language Beowulf was written in, and includes discussion questions about the characters and themes of the epic.

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This document provides an introduction and overview of the epic poem Beowulf. It discusses key elements of epics like their dignified style and reflection of cultural ideals. It also summarizes some of the main characters in Beowulf including Beowulf himself as the heroic protagonist, King Hrothgar who rules Denmark, and monsters like Grendel and Grendel's mother that threaten the kingdom. The document examines Old English, the language Beowulf was written in, and includes discussion questions about the characters and themes of the epic.

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INTRODUCTION

ANTICIPATION-REACTION-GUIDE
BEFORE THE EPIC AFTER THE
LESSON LESSON
EPIC
• It is the earliest • It is written in
form of English dignified style,
Literature. reflects the ideals
• It is a long and culture of the
narrative poem people.
that tells about the
exploits of a great
hero.
EPIC HEROES
• They usually possess extraordinary qualities
and virtues like:
 superhuman
 strength
 courage
 valor
 honesty
BEOWULF
• It is the folk epic of England which was
written between the 8th century and the late
10th century.
• It is written in Old English or Anglo Saxon
which was very different from Modern
English.
OLD ENGLISH /ANGLO SAXON
ALPHABET
ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF BEOWULF
ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF BEOWULF
Who are your childhood
heroes? Who are your heroes today?

•What characteristics make • What characteristics make


them heroes? them heroes?
CHARACTERS FROM
BEOWULF’S STORY
ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY
Watch this animated story of Beowulf through this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKjcoFZmKuA

Read p.3-5 ( Summary of Beowulf ) in your ECAS book


if you have. If you don’t have a book yet you may read
the summary in

https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/beowulf/summary/
BEOWULF
• The protagonist of the
epic.
• Reveal him to be the
strongest warrior
• He proves a wise and
effective ruler
• He personifies all of the
best values of the
heroic culture
OLD BEOWULF
KING HROTHGAR
• The King of the Danes
• enjoys military success
and prosperity until
Grendel terrorizes his
realm
• a wise and aged ruler
HYGELAC

• Beowulf’s uncle
• King of the Geats
• heartily welcomes Beowulf
back from Denmark
GRENDEL

• The ogre who has menaced


Hrothgar's people for 12
years.
• looks something like a man
having two arms (or claws),
two legs, and one head he is
much larger and can defeat
dozens of men at a time
GRENDEL’S MOTHER

• A monster attempts to
avenge her son's death by
attacking Heorot Hall
• fights like an Amazon
warrior
DRAGON
• A fire-breathing dragon
who discovered a lost
tribe's treasure and
moved into the barrow
housing the gold
• a thief steals from the
dragon's horde,
thedragon goes on a
rampage and terrorizes
the Geats
Q&A

Why did Beowulf decide to


free the Danes from Grendel?
Q&A

Why did Beowulf fight Grendel


with his bare hands? What does
this reveal about his character?
Q&A

Which do you think was the


hardest of Beowulf’s three
adventures? Give reasons for your
answer.
Q&A

Beowulf is a good leader. What


qualities would you demand from
a national leader?
Q&A

What do you think Grendel


symbolizes? How can you defeat
your Grendel in real life?

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