Class 9 - Oct 25

As you read Beowulf this week, consider the words and acts of the hero.  What does he say or do that makes him heroic?  Are any of his words or actions dishonorable?  What other characters in the story can you compare to him? Are there any other heros in this tale?

Assignment:

• Reread the second half of the poem, from line 1650 through the end.  Continue to look for poetic devices  such as alliteration, kennings, and simile.  Mark any proverbial statements that offer universal truths for us to consider. 
• Optional - Begin to highlight names/places (pink) and structural elements (green) in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.