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sGrendel’s claws—as he thought what the monster would do to that simplicity.

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Isabel S., Megan R., Johnny V., Barbara V.                 Thesis: Beowulf is a dynamic hero because he is  daring  as a young warrior and then, changes to become cunning as an older king.                                                                              Body Paragraph 1: Adjective/Trait with at least 3 synonyms Daring- Fearless, Brave, Unafraid, DauntlessEx 1. “Beowulf was only a young man, but already he and won fame on account of his goodness and daring”(Nye 18 -19).                                                                                             Ex 2. “I am Beowulf son of Ecgtheow. I am Beowulf, not afraid of you. I am Beowulf come to kill you”(Nye 38).                                                                           Body Paragraph 2: Adjective/Trait with at least 3 synonymsCunning- Wise, Smart, Intelligent, Strategic Ex 1. ‘They used their wits you see. If you can’t beat evil by strength alone, then a little cunning is called for’(Nye 96).                                                                                                   Ex 2. “The bees had taught him, he said, to rule wisely”(Nye 89).

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Isabel S., Megan R., Johnny V., Barbara V.                 Thesis: Beowulf is a dynamic hero because he is  daring  as a young warrior and then, changes to become cunning as an older king.                                                                              Body Paragraph 1: Adjective/Trait with at least 3 synonyms Daring- Fearless, Brave, Unafraid, DauntlessEx 1. “Beowulf was only a young man, but already he and won fame on account of his goodness and daring”(Nye 18 -19).                                                                                             Ex 2. “I am Beowulf son of Ecgtheow. I am Beowulf, not afraid of you. I am Beowulf come to kill you”(Nye 38).                                                                           Body Paragraph 2: Adjective/Trait with at least 3 synonymsCunning- Wise, Smart, Intelligent, Strategic Ex 1. ‘They used their wits you see. If you can’t beat evil by strength alone, then a little cunning is called for’(Nye 96).                                                                                                   Ex 2. “The bees had taught him, he said, to rule wisely”(Nye 89).

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Alyssa R. Bryson H. Sam S.                                          Thesis: Beowulf is a dynamic hero because as a young warrior he was daring, and then he changes to become a weaker king.                                                                       Body Paragraph 1: Daring/ Young Warrior 1. Gutty 2. Reckless 3. Fearless                                                            “Beowulf said, ‘There is power you are powerless against. That power is in me.You see it shining in the golden collar about my neck. You feel it creeping through your flesh, leaving you numb and cold. You think you hold me She-evil, but in truth, I hold you!’” (Nye 70): Young Warrior  “‘Grendel,’ he cried, ‘Grendel, child of cain, come down to into Heorot. I am Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow. I am Beowulf, not afraid of you. I am Beowulf, come to kill you!’” (Nye 38):                                                                               Body Paragraph 2: Weaker/ Older King Synonyms 1. Fragile 2. Weakened 3. Unsteady                                            ‘They climbed up into the mountains. Beowulf went slowly, leaning on Wiglaf’s shoulder. The other twelve followed behind, each man struggling with one of the  enormous hives on his back. Wiglaf, on Beowulf’s instructions, carried a newly cut steak, about six feet long, and a glove that would have fitted a giant’ (Nye 95).:                                                                                                   “But Beowulf had collapsed in the entrance to the treasure-chamber. His armor came undone. It was all too big and heavy for him” (Nye 101). Older King

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Alyssa R. Bryson H. Sam S.                                          Thesis: Beowulf is a dynamic hero because as a young warrior he was daring, and then he changes to become a weaker king.                                                                       Body Paragraph 1: Daring/ Young Warrior 1. Gutty 2. Reckless 3. Fearless                                                            “Beowulf said, ‘There is power you are powerless against. That power is in me.You see it shining in the golden collar about my neck. You feel it creeping through your flesh, leaving you numb and cold. You think you hold me She-evil, but in truth, I hold you!’” (Nye 70): Young Warrior  “‘Grendel,’ he cried, ‘Grendel, child of cain, come down to into Heorot. I am Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow. I am Beowulf, not afraid of you. I am Beowulf, come to kill you!’” (Nye 38):                                                                               Body Paragraph 2: Weaker/ Older King Synonyms 1. Fragile 2. Weakened 3. Unsteady                                            ‘They climbed up into the mountains. Beowulf went slowly, leaning on Wiglaf’s shoulder. The other twelve followed behind, each man struggling with one of the  enormous hives on his back. Wiglaf, on Beowulf’s instructions, carried a newly cut steak, about six feet long, and a glove that would have fitted a giant’ (Nye 95).:                                                                                                   “But Beowulf had collapsed in the entrance to the treasure-chamber. His armor came undone. It was all too big and heavy for him” (Nye 101). Older King

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Thomas D. Kian A.Alden Z. Lina M.                                Thesis: Beowulf is a static hero because he is brave both as a young warrior and as an older king.                                      Body Paragraph 1: Adjective/Trait Synonyms:          Daring, Fearless, Courageous, Dauntless, and Bold                           Evidence #1 w/page number (young warrior): ’I do not fear you,Grendel,I do not fear, therefore I do not fight’ (Nye 40).                                                                                                       Evidence #2 w/page number (young warrior):“He saw that Beowulf left his sword in the top of the mound. It shone in the sun like a cross" (Nye 24).	                          Body Paragraph 2: Adjective/Trait Evidence #1 w/page number (older king):                                                          “´Halloo,’he cried. ‘Halloo, old fire-belcher! I am Beowulf, come to quench you!’¨                                                            (Nye 94). Evidence # 2 w/ page number(older king): ‘ I will go against the Firedrake’ (Nye 94).

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Thomas D. Kian A.Alden Z. Lina M.                                Thesis: Beowulf is a static hero because he is brave both as a young warrior and as an older king.                                      Body Paragraph 1: Adjective/Trait Synonyms:          Daring, Fearless, Courageous, Dauntless, and Bold                           Evidence #1 w/page number (young warrior): ’I do not fear you,Grendel,I do not fear, therefore I do not fight’ (Nye 40).                                                                                                       Evidence #2 w/page number (young warrior):“He saw that Beowulf left his sword in the top of the mound. It shone in the sun like a cross" (Nye 24).	                          Body Paragraph 2: Adjective/Trait Evidence #1 w/page number (older king):                                                          “´Halloo,’he cried. ‘Halloo, old fire-belcher! I am Beowulf, come to quench you!’¨                                                            (Nye 94). Evidence # 2 w/ page number(older king): ‘ I will go against the Firedrake’ (Nye 94).

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Monica P, Dotan A, Mason L, Yuval B                          Thesis: Beowulf is a static hero because he is righteous both as a young warrior and as an older king.              Body Paragraph 1:Righteous - Moral, Virtuous, Upright, Noble                                                                                   Evidence #1 w/page number (young warrior): ‘Does Grendel use a sword… Beowulf held up his his hands.’ Here are weapons enough,’ he said.’I put more trust in these ten fingers than hundred swords’ (Nye 34). Evidence # 2 w/ page number(young warrior): “‘ I am beowulf, son of Ecgtheow,’ he said. ‘I am come to do what I can against the demon Grendel’” (Nye 22).       Body Paragraph 2: Righteous - Moral, Virtuous, Upright, Noble                                                                             Evidence #1 w/page number (older king): “Beowulf wanted peace” (Nye 88).                                                  Evidence # 2 w/ page number(older king):”They brought the slave to Beowulf, and he told his story. When he had finished, and his master had shown the king the stolen cup,some of the lords of the court cried out that the slave should be offered to the Firedrake as a sacrifice. Beowulf hummed then said: ‘No, let him eat honey’’’ (Nye 93).

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Monica P, Dotan A, Mason L, Yuval B                          Thesis: Beowulf is a static hero because he is righteous both as a young warrior and as an older king.              Body Paragraph 1:Righteous - Moral, Virtuous, Upright, Noble                                                                                   Evidence #1 w/page number (young warrior): ‘Does Grendel use a sword… Beowulf held up his his hands.’ Here are weapons enough,’ he said.’I put more trust in these ten fingers than hundred swords’ (Nye 34). Evidence # 2 w/ page number(young warrior): “‘ I am beowulf, son of Ecgtheow,’ he said. ‘I am come to do what I can against the demon Grendel’” (Nye 22).       Body Paragraph 2: Righteous - Moral, Virtuous, Upright, Noble                                                                             Evidence #1 w/page number (older king): “Beowulf wanted peace” (Nye 88).                                                  Evidence # 2 w/ page number(older king):”They brought the slave to Beowulf, and he told his story. When he had finished, and his master had shown the king the stolen cup,some of the lords of the court cried out that the slave should be offered to the Firedrake as a sacrifice. Beowulf hummed then said: ‘No, let him eat honey’’’ (Nye 93).

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Thesis: Beowulf is a static hero because he is determined both as a young warrior and as an older king.

Body Paragraph 1: Determined, Brave, Daring, Bold

1. “ I am Beowulf son of Ecgtheow. I am Beowulf the one sun seeker I am Beowulf,who killed Grendal .(nye 69)

2. “ Grendel,” he cried,” Grendel, child of Cain come down into Heorot. I am Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow. I am Beowulf, not afraid of you. I am Beowulf, come to kill you!(Nye 38)

Body Paragraph 2: Determined, Brave, Daring, Bold

1.“Beowulf silenced them all with a wave of his hand. He might be an old man, but he still carried authority. ‘I will go against the firedrake,’ he said. (Nye 94)

2. “...´The firedrake will pay for what it has done-not only with its life, but with the gold it keeps watch over. What good does gold do, buried in the Earth?When we have killed the creature, we will use the treasure to build again each dwelling that is gone.´”(Nye 96)

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Thesis: Beowulf is a dynamic hero because he is humble as a young warrior and then, changes to become legendary as an older king.

Body Paragraph 1: Adjective/Trait with at least 3 synonyms:

Modest, Giving, Selfless

humble

1. Evidence #1 (young warrior): “‘‘Please don’t think of me as some sort of saint. That would make me as monstrous as Grendel, although in the other direction’” (Nye 76).

2.       Evidence # 2 (young warrior): “‘Listen, Unferth, and I will tell you something. You think that bad brings forth bad only, and that the good man should hold apart from it. I suggest that things aren’t so simple, so black and white. Even the wickedest person can do good for someone. The truly good man finds good where he can.’” (Nye 28).

Body Paragraph 2: Adjective/Trait with at least 3 synonyms:

Illustrious, well-known, famous

legendary

1. Evidence #1 (older king): “Beowulf winked one watery eye. ‘Perhaps it’s better that nobody should just now,’ he said. ‘Tell them what you like, the ones out there, remember the world will need to be a little older before it understands this last exploit of Beowulf. Yes, and all the others too! Meanwhile, it must have an ordinary kind of hero to believe in…’ “(Nye 102).

2. Evidence # 2 (older king): “Long live any monarch who learns to speak of mercy, pity and peace while still in his mother’s arms. People, behold your king! Beowulf will uphold and protect him as long as he lives!”    (Nye 86).

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Thesis: Beowulf is a static character because he is greatly intelligent both as a young warrior and as an older king.

Body Paragraph 1: Adjective/Trait with at least 3 synonyms

1. Evidence #1 w/page number (young warrior): “‘It was you who told me that fighting Grendel was like fighting the sea itself,’ he said, ‘ Well, then, who ever took a sword to the ocean,’” (Nye 80).

2. Evidence # 2 w/ page number(young warrior):”He saw that beowulf had left his sword stuck in the top of the mound. It shone in the sunlight like a cross.” (Nye 24).

Body Paragraph 2: Adjective/Trait with at least 3 synonyms

1. Evidence #1 w/page number (older king): “‘If swords are any use, then’   ‘They aren’t,” said Beowulf”(Nye 95).

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Evidence # 2 w/ page number(older king):”Patiently he began to form a plan in his mind”(Nye 95).

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