1. BEOWULF
An Archetypal Hero

2. Brainstorm
On your paper, write down the names of a few characters from books, movies, or TV shows that can be described as one of the following:
A wise and brave leader
A loyal companion
A mysterious stranger
A villain who plots the downfall of a person or group of people
A naïve young person seeking to become an adult.

3. Who are these people? Archetypes
An archetype is the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or based upon.

4. The Epic Hero
Beowulf is an archetype. He is the ultimate epic hero, meaning he is the central character in a long narrative that represents the values and heroic ideals of a particular society.

5. Beowulf Facts Beowulf is the first great work of English literature.
Written over 1,200 years ago.
Originally written in Old English.
The story takes place in Scandinavia.
This story was meant to be told in an oral fashion.

6. Old English
How Beowulf was originally written. Summary of Beowulf.