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Modern English Beowulf Passage
So. The Spear-Danes in days gone by and the kings who ruled them had courage and
greatness. We have heard of those princes’ heroic
campaigns.
There was Shield Sheafson, scourge of many tribes,
a wrecker of mead-benches, rampaging among foes.
This terror of the hall-troops had come far. A founding to start with,
he would flourish later on as his powers waxed and his worth was proved. In the end each clan on the outlying coasts beyond the whale-road had to yield to him and begin to pay tribute. That was one good
king.
Afterwards a boy-child was born to Shield, a cub in the yard, a comfort sent by God to that nation. He knew what they had
tholed, the long times and troubles they’d come through without a leader;
Old English Beowulf Passage
Let’s Listen Link
Link
The Manuscript Timeline700-950 A.D. -- Christian poet composed the poem
Handwritten by a monk around 1000 A.D.
Written in Old English
Damaged by fire in 1731
Currently at British Museum
Images of Beowulf
http://www.cathedralcatholic.org/academics/homework/johnson/beowulf_vs_grendel.jpg.rZd.47791[1].jpg
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/hml/img/01600.jpg
Interior of a 9th C. Great Hall
http://www.viking.ucla.edu/hrolf/hallin.html
As we read, ask your self, “What is heroism?”
Strong will? BraveryValor in battle? Concern for others?
Are the same traits required for a warrior and for a king?
Also ask yourself, “Is Beowulf an Epic Hero?”
Why does Beowulf take action?Selfish motives?
TreasureGlory
Selfless motives?To save the peoplePreservation of the community
Mind Map Guidelines
Why?????
Summarize information Note taking methodPresent information in a format that shows
the overall structure of your subject
Directions1. Start at the center of the page2. Use lots of colors, markers, pencils,
different textures3. Use images wherever possible4. Then branch off from the image5. Use key words and phrases as
necessary a. The word/phrase should sit on the line
and be the same length
Mind Map – the general idea
Colors1. Color code for branches:
Red Setting -- time/place/historical period Blue Themes/motifs/moral/lesson/comment
on lifeGreen Plot -- exposition
conflicts rising action falling action resolution
2. Use other colors as needed to add dimension and variety
Have fun with this assignment!