Beowulf as a Hero Paragraph My sample… for a model, not for copying!!! You must have at least six quotes in this paragraph from the Epic poem Beowulf !!!

Notice… 3 branches for the 3 different epic battles!!! Battle with Grendel’s Mom Fight with Grendel Beowulf as an Epic Hero! Final Battle of his life Notice… 3 branches for the 3 different epic battles!!!

At least two quotes per section!!!

Battle with Grendel’s Mom Fight with Grendel Even the supernatural (Fate and God) were on Beowulf’s side But Beowulf was “greater and stronger” (110-11) Battle with Grendel’s Mom Fight with Grendel Grendel was “man-kind’s enemy” (79) Beowulf as an Epic Hero! Final Battle of his life

First off, Grendel was “man-kind’s enemy” (79) Beowulf as the Epic Hero Evidenced in his fight with Grendel First off, Grendel was “man-kind’s enemy” (79) Not dealing with an ordinary monster. Take the time to outline your writing first!!!! He could kill thirty men in one attack. For twelve years he controlled Herot. But Beowulf was “greater and stronger” (110-11) Explain more… Explain more… and still more… these “explaining sentences” are important!!! Even the supernatural was on Beowulf’s side “Fate… intended Grendel to gnaw… his last human supper” (310-11) Add more about God’s help Add more… maybe about how this ended… Proves it in his battle with Grendel’s mom

Battle with Grendel’s Mom Fight with Grendel B. showed no fear when he “leaped into the lake” Even the supernatural (Fate and God) were on Beowulf’s side Quote/Reason #2 But Beowulf was “greater and stronger” (110-11) Battle with Grendel’s Mom Fight with Grendel Quote/Reason #3 Grendel was “man-kind’s enemy” (79) Beowulf as an Epic Hero! Final Stages of his life

Beowulf showed no fear when he “leaped into the lake” (469) Proves it in his fight with Grendel’s mom Beowulf showed no fear when he “leaped into the lake” (469) Explain more Explain more and still more…. (these are what make or break your essay!) Quote/ reason #2 that this section proves B. is a hero Explain more Explain more You get the picture… Quote/reason #3 in this section Explain more He even proves he’s a hero when he is an OLD man!

Battle with Grendel’s Mom Fight with Grendel B. showed no fear when he “leaped into the lake” Even the supernatural (Fate and God) were on Beowulf’s side Quote/Reason #2 But Beowulf was “greater and stronger” (110-11) Battle with Grendel’s Mom Fight with Grendel Quote/Reason #3 Grendel was “man-kind’s enemy” (79) Beowulf as an Epic Hero! Final Stages of his life B. intended to “stand, not run” (637) from the dragon Quote/reason #2 Quote/reason #3

Even proves it when he is an OLD man! Quote #1 Explain Remember!!! The “explain” sentences are SO important!!! Don’t forget them!!! Explain Quote #2 Explain Explain Another quote? Explain Explain

As are the Intro and Conclusion sentences!!! Even proves it when he is an OLD man! Quote #1 Explain So… don’t forget your buns!!!  Explain Quote #2 Explain Explain As are the Intro and Conclusion sentences!!! Another quote? Intro sentence Explain Explain Conclusion sentence

Also… your Beowulf Quotes and Worksheets are due at the same time!!! Paragraph about Beowulf as a hero will be due next Thurs/Friday!!!! Typed and MLA format!!! Also… your Beowulf Quotes and Worksheets are due at the same time!!!

Things you should get back at the end of the period… Personal Hero paragraph Intro to Beowulf worksheet Anglo-Saxon Poetry test (25 total points) 4) Your Anglo-Saxon synopsis (if you haven’t gotten that back yet) 4)Boast!!! Typed for full credit