1. Do or Die…
Beowulf’s Philosophy

2. Quotes
“Let me live in greatness and courage, or here in this hall welcome my death!”
Beowulf
“Give me liberty or give me death!”
Patrick Henry
“Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do or die.”
-- Alfred, Lord Tennyson

3. What does this mean?
Life without loyalty or courage was worse than death.
Warriors must defend their lord to the death.
A true hero would worry more about showing fear or being disloyal than about dying.

4. Paper Assignment Do you agree with this philosophy? Why or why not.
In 1-2 pages of well written opinion text, explain your answer. Use facts and evidence from your life and history to prove your point. You may choose to use modern examples of this “do or die” philosophy.
Write the rough draft today; finish the final draft for Monday.