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1 Beowulf and the Epic Hero

2 Beowulf 1 st great work of English literature A heroic epic Composed in northeast England around 700 -750 ce Oral tradition

3 Beowulf Beowulf is a man – a Geat from Sweden Goes to Denmark To save King Hrothgar from the monster Grendel Scenery described is NE England – not Denmark The story seems to be based on early folklore

4 Epic Hero The hero (main character) in an epic poem Epic – quest story on a grand scale The traits of the epic hero Superior physical strength Supremely ethical Defeat monsters Represent dark, destructive powers Glorified by the people he saved Reflects values and heroic ideals of a particular society

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