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Beowulf

The Epic Hero Predestined Mysterious origin Vulnerability Embodies cultural ideals

The Epic Hero Responds to catastrophic situations Supernatural intervenes to help him Moral compass leads him to defend his society Mortal but god-like

Epic Long narrative poem Recounts the adventures of a hero Passed down orally Uses elevated language Begins in media res

Background Information Setting - Denmark and Sweden Author - Unknown, probably a monk Composed in the 7th or 8th century Oldest surviving English poem

Elements of Anglo-Saxon Poetry Alliteration: repetition of initial consonant sounds “Then the grim man in green gathers his strength” Caesura: a pause or break in a line of poetry “Oft to the wanderer / weary of exile” Kenning: compound metaphor used as a name “battle-blade” and “ring-giver” Hyperbole: exaggeration

Anglo-Saxon Culture Belief in fate (Wyrd) Treasure equals success Fame and fortune Loyalty to the leader Pagan, Germanic, and Christian ideals

Anglo-Saxon Culture Fierce, hardy life of warrior and seamen Strength, courage, leadership abilities appreciated Rowdy rituals of mead-halls Expected the hero to boast

Anglo-Saxon Hero Strong Courageous Loyal Desires fame Generous

Anglo-Saxon Ideals Good defeats evil Wergild—restitution for a murder Comitatus—code of loyalty Boasts must be followed by actions Fate is in control Only fair fights are honorable

Title of Epic Poem Anglo-Saxon word Beo means “bright” or “noble” Anglo-Saxon word wulf means “wolf” Beowulf means bright or noble wolf Other sources say Beo means “bear”

Beowulf Epic hero Geat (from southern Sweden) Nephew of Higlac (King at story’s start) Sails to Denmark to help Hrothgar

Hrothgar Danish king Builds Herot (hall) Tormented by Grendel for 12 years Loses many men Joyless before Beowulf’s arrival

Grendel Referred to as demon and fiend Haunts the moors (swampy land) Descendant of Cain (kills his brother Abel in Bible) Feasts on 30 men the night of 1st attack

Grendel’s Mother Referred to as a she-wolf Lives under a lake Challenges Hrothgar when she kills one of his best men

Fire Dragon Lives in Beowulf’s kingdom Wakes up when thief steals cup Guards countless treasures

Funeral Pyre for Beowulf: Epic Poem Ends in Elegy (song of praise)