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Written by the one, the only . . . . YOU MOCK EPIC Written by the one, the only . . . . YOU

Contents: Epic Hero Characteristics – Protagonist Evil Antagonist Great, Epic Battle(s) Various Locations, Landscapes Detailed Descriptions (Adjectives, Adverbs) Supernatural Occurrences Superhuman Strength Alliterations Kennings Caesuras Correct Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation

Beowulf takes place in Scandinavia. Scholars think Herot might have been built on the coast of Zealand, in Denmark.

What to Do: Look through your notes for information. Use your imagination. Tell a glorious tale. Do not be afraid of details. MOCK means Imitation – get as close to the same Beowulf as possible. Work on this IN CLASS when class time is given – do not waste time. Work on this OUTSIDE of CLASS – yes, you have homework Turn this in NO LATER than Wed., Oct. 3rd