1. “The Coming of Beowulf”
Key Details/Unknown Words

2. Lines 104-124 “living sorrow” (personification in line 104)
“bravest and best” (alliteration in line 121)
Qualities of the epic hero (values strength, leadership, wisdom, bravery, and a willingness to help others)
Advantage – Beowulf knows how to navigate the sea.

3. Lines 125-143 “shining ship” (alliteration in line 129)
“The ship foamed through the sea like a bird.” (simile for movement)
Imagery of the sea and their travel “Sparkling hills, high and green/Jutting over the shore,” ( )
“mail shirt” – kenning for __________

5. Lines 144-171 “sea-road” (kenning for sea in line 153)
“Hrothgar’s lieutenant” (kenning for Hrothgar’s watchman/soldier in line 148)
Value of family lineage: “Tell me your name and your father’s”

6. Lines 172-198a “end the evils” (assonance in line 193)
“Herot high on your hills” (alliteration in line 198)
Values of a warrior – military skill, leadership, wisdom, family heritage

7. Lines 198b-227
Imagery – the gold helmets of Beowulf’s men mirror the gold roof of Herot (both are the best of the best)

9. Lines a
“. . . As they marched,/Erect like sentinels . . .” (simile in lines 217)
Beowulf’s boast beginning in line 237 gives him credibility/confidence in Hrothgar’s eyes.
Beowulf feels that it would be less honorable to use a sword and hide behind a shield.

10. Lines 264b-284 “ . . .death’s cold grip” (personification in line 270)
“Fate will unwind as it must.” (God is in control.)
Heroic traits of Beowulf – larger than life, exudes self-confidence, strength, honorable has a history of victory