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An expression of approval and commendation

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A superior skill learned by study and practice

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A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

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A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

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An armed adversary

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The ultimate agency predetermining the course of events

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To make steady progress

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A major theme is to honor ones values and protect them. They constantly refer to the Anglo Saxon values and why they must kill the monster.

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A huge theme is motivation because Beowulf does all of these tasks so he can be remembered after his death.

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The tale follows an Anglo Saxon warrior who seeks glory and to be remembered. He helps a kingdom rid themselves of a monster who kill their men and does not let them celibate in their hall. Beowulf kill the monster and his mother then leads his kingdom into a prosperous time. He then fights a dragon and dies.

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The story speaks of Christianity a great deal and they speak about going to heaven and going into hell when he gets goes into the lake.

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Throughout the story you can see Germanic references when they talk about sea travel and invasions.

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In the story boasting, monsters, and mead halls are references to Pagan culture.

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The story of an Epic Hero always begins with a background, the uprising and shaping of the character. Then a problem subsides, an issue that the hero must overcome. The Epic Hero's story works like a clock. They start at a high point (12 o'clock) and go to the lowest of points, they then over come the low (6 o'clock) and finish back on top (12 o'clock).

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Throughout the story many kennings are used to avoid describing things the same way.

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Throughout the story many kennings are used to avoid describing things the same way.

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Examples: "Whale-road" meaning ocean or sea. "Battle-sweat" meaning blood. "Shepard of evil" describing Grendel.

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The scop were the Anglo-Saxon version of a poet. The scop would use many poetic devices to share their stories. The way they shared their stories were through oral presentation.

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How did Beowulf affect other literature during the Anglo-Saxon period?

*Many of the stories were not written so it is hard to know the answer.

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There are other christian references including references such as Cain and Abel.

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Why does Beowulf attack Grendel's mother on his own?

*Beowulf wants to prove himself as the best and this is why he brings the head as a trophy.

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Why were the kennings used throughout the text?

*They were used to avoid saying the same names and terms over and over, making the story more engaging.

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“From Beowulf.” Glencoe Literature The Reader's Choice, McGraw Hill Companies, Columbus, OH, 2007, pp. 24–50.