Beowulf Chapter 1 Cornell Note Review

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What is the purpose of the introduction on pg. 289? First 3 paragraphs are there to show the reader what happens to a good king when they die. First 3 paragraphs are there to show the reader what happens to a good king when they die. What does happen? How do the people honor a good king? What does happen? How do the people honor a good king? What can we infer about Hrothgar? What can we infer about Hrothgar?

Exposition Setting: King Hrothgar’s kingdom (land of the Danes), hall Heorot (Hall of the Hart) Setting: King Hrothgar’s kingdom (land of the Danes), hall Heorot (Hall of the Hart) Initial Characters: Hrothgar, his warriors, Grendel Initial Characters: Hrothgar, his warriors, Grendel Background Info: Grendel watches the Danes at night and despises them; Grendel is a descendent of Cain, condemned to live alone with his mother and other monsters Background Info: Grendel watches the Danes at night and despises them; Grendel is a descendent of Cain, condemned to live alone with his mother and other monsters

Kennings Whale-road = the ocean/sea Whale-road = the ocean/sea Storm-Geat = Warrior Geat that travels on the ship to battle Storm-Geat = Warrior Geat that travels on the ship to battle Ring-Dane = Viewed as a noble, once fought for the king and because they were such great warriors, they receive treasure for their diligence and loyalty Ring-Dane = Viewed as a noble, once fought for the king and because they were such great warriors, they receive treasure for their diligence and loyalty Spear-Dane = Warrior Danes (spear = sword) Spear-Dane = Warrior Danes (spear = sword)

Characters Hrothgar – King of the Danes, noble king who honors the men that serve him well, round character Hrothgar – King of the Danes, noble king who honors the men that serve him well, round character Danes – Men of Hrothgar – fight hopelessly against Grendel and cannot win Danes – Men of Hrothgar – fight hopelessly against Grendel and cannot win Grendel – great evil monster, descendent of Cain, antagonist Grendel – great evil monster, descendent of Cain, antagonist

Characters con’t. Beowulf – Leader of the Storm-Geats, true hero, “has the strength of 30 men in the grip of his hand,” comes to help Hrothgar because he can help and defeat Grendel, fight fair because it is noble, if it is his time, it is his time, protagonist Beowulf – Leader of the Storm-Geats, true hero, “has the strength of 30 men in the grip of his hand,” comes to help Hrothgar because he can help and defeat Grendel, fight fair because it is noble, if it is his time, it is his time, protagonist Geats – Beowulf’s men Geats – Beowulf’s men King Hygelac – King of the Geats King Hygelac – King of the Geats Ecgtheow – Beowulf’s father, remembered by many Ecgtheow – Beowulf’s father, remembered by many Wulfgar – Hrothgar’s herald that says Hrothgar must speak to Beowulf– demonstrates the importance of the war gear because he shows instant respect for this stranger because of his battle gear Wulfgar – Hrothgar’s herald that says Hrothgar must speak to Beowulf– demonstrates the importance of the war gear because he shows instant respect for this stranger because of his battle gear

POV Third person omniscient Third person omniscient Why might this be helpful to the reader? Why might this be helpful to the reader?

What is odd about how they worship both the devil and God? If you worship both, doesn’t that go against God’s orders? If you worship both, doesn’t that go against God’s orders? Need to trust in one – not go to who you THINK will help you in a situation. Need to trust in one – not go to who you THINK will help you in a situation. Because of this, bad things keep happening to these people – the Danes. Because of this, bad things keep happening to these people – the Danes.

Symbolism Wardrobe = respect Wardrobe = respect War gear symbolizes the respect your countryman have for you. War gear symbolizes the respect your countryman have for you. Pg. 291 – Can you find the text evidence to support this? Pg. 291 – Can you find the text evidence to support this?

Conflicts Internal: Internal: Grendel hates to hear joy and music coming from the Danes. Grendel hates to hear joy and music coming from the Danes. Danes not relying on God. Danes not relying on God. How this conflict contributes with the plot? How this conflict contributes with the plot? It’s the reason he terrorizes the Hall of Herot and kills the people. It is the reason Grendel is able to terrorize them for 12 long winters. Both conflicts help build the rising actions and create mood and suspense.

Conflicts Internal: Internal: Grendel hates to hear joy and music coming from the Danes. Grendel hates to hear joy and music coming from the Danes. Danes not relying on God. Danes not relying on God. How this conflict contributes to the character development? How this conflict contributes to the character development? Shows how evil Grendel truly is Showcases how disloyal the Danes are The Danes are the counterpart of the Geats – Geats are everything the Danes are not.

Conflicts External: External: Grendel is attacking Hrothgar’s Great Hall of Herot and kills 30 of his men. Continues to torment them for 12 long winters. Grendel is attacking Hrothgar’s Great Hall of Herot and kills 30 of his men. Continues to torment them for 12 long winters. How this conflict contributes with the plot? How this conflict contributes with the plot? Builds the rising actions Creates a dark mood Is the cause for why Beowulf comes to Hrothgar’s rescue

Conflicts External: External: Grendel is attacking Hrothgar’s Great Hall of Herot and kills 30 of his men. Continues to torment them for 12 long winters. Grendel is attacking Hrothgar’s Great Hall of Herot and kills 30 of his men. Continues to torment them for 12 long winters. How this conflict contributes to the character development? How this conflict contributes to the character development? Grendel is evil and has the upper-hand. Can’t be stopped. An opportunist. Danes are weak – feebleminded.

Information Quest Connections Share your thoughts with your shoulder partner. Share your thoughts with your shoulder partner.

Extra: Allusion of Cain Cain was Adam and Eve’s son that killed his brother. Cain was Adam and Eve’s son that killed his brother. He was banished to Hell. He was banished to Hell. Grendel is said to be a descendent of Cain = meaning symbolizes true evil as well. Grendel is said to be a descendent of Cain = meaning symbolizes true evil as well. Grendel never had any chance at being good!!! Grendel never had any chance at being good!!!

Summary – Which is best?

Epic Hero Qualities

Any unanswered questions?? Take time to ask those around you if you still have unanswered questions. Take time to ask those around you if you still have unanswered questions. You should have a comprehensive summary of Chapter 1. You should have a comprehensive summary of Chapter 1. This is to be placed in your Literature section. This is to be placed in your Literature section. Homework – Print off the Beowulf Cloze Read activity and complete Ch. 1. Homework – Print off the Beowulf Cloze Read activity and complete Ch. 1.