https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717 Reply to the following FQ in complete sentences. Don't forget to put your name as the title of the post! FQ: Choose one trait of an epic hero, and cite two pieces of evidence that show how Beowulf exemplifies this trait in his introduction and/or the battle with Grendel. en-us 2017-08-16 19:22:57 UTC 2024-06-05 11:59:00 UTC hello@padlet.com poyner https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181324440 1. Answer Yesterday's Padlet 081617
2. Continue reading Beowulf,  stopping and discussing as we read.
5. Fill out Academic Concepts Sheet and Epic Hero Cycle Sheet with examples as we see them.]]> 2017-08-16 19:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181324440 poyner https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181324441 2017-08-16 19:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181324441 poyner https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181324442 2017-08-16 19:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181324442 menav7 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181418732 One trait of an epic hero is being courageous, beowulf isn't afraid of anything and is willing to fight anything/anyone to defend his home. Beowulf was willing to help Hrothgar defeat Grendel, especially since his friends were killed]]> 2017-08-17 11:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181418732 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603147 One trait of an epic hero is supernatural strength. Beowulf is described as "stronger than anyone anywhere in this world" (line 111). He was so confident in his strength and ability to defeat Grendel that he brought only fourteen of his best men to try to defeat a demon who ate 30 of Hrothgar's warriors. (Lines 121)]]> 2017-08-18 11:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603147 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603207 One trait of an epic hero would be courageous because Beowulf was the only one that to take the challenge and hrothgar was didn't want to fight him because he wanted them to leave their weapons at the door and Grendel feasted on 30 men because in lines 43 -44it states "broke their long feast with tearsand  laments for the dead .One line in the story that showed how Beowulf was an epic hero is 134-136 when it said "Beowulf arose,with his men around him,ordering a few  to remain with their weapons ,leading others quickly. In the story it also stated that he was the strongest man in the world but the author gave no specific name ]]> 2017-08-18 11:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603207 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603211 Epic heros usually display super natural powers, making them "larger than life". In lines 110-111, the author says that Beowolf is "greater and stronger than anyone in the world." Epic heros are also loyal/courageous. In line 109, the author establishes that Beowolf is Higlac's follower, meaning he is loyal to Higlac. Beowolf's courage is illustrated in lines 112-125 when he begins his journey of sailing over to aid Hrothgar and defeat evil Grendel.]]> 2017-08-18 11:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603211 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603230 The introduction of Beowulf shows how he was admired for his strength. This shows when he is introduced as "Greater and stronger than anyone anywhere in the world" (line 111). Another instance where his strength is acknowledged is when he is being addressed by Wulfgar. Wulfgar asks Beowulf and his men to "Leave your battle shields here, and your spears". The king does not trust Beowulf and fears he might try to overtake his throne. ]]> 2017-08-18 11:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603230 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603331 A very important trait of an epic hero is having superhuman qualities. Beuwolf is the strongest person on earth. (Line 110-111) He was also know for his noble birth. (Line 128) ]]> 2017-08-18 11:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603331 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603338 One trait that an epic hero has is having major courage throughout their rough journey. Two pieces of evidence that shows that Beowulf has these traits of an epic hero is how his people believe he is 'stronger than anyone anywhere in this world' [ line 111 ] so he was destined to win. Also, fate is on his side. This is proven because the elders said he could go help Hrothgar, 'the omens were good, and they urged the adventure on' [ lines 118-119 ] so again, he was destined for victory. ]]> 2017-08-18 11:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603338 doetduet https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603356 is charged with a quest is the trait Beowulf exemplifies when he heard of the problems Grendel creates. ]]> 2017-08-18 11:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603356 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603390 One trait Beowulf has is that he is extremely confident. Beowulf gathers up only 14 men to bear across the ocean to defeat a demon spawn Grendel for hrothgar.(lines 120-124) in lines 129-130 hrothgar notices how Beowulf comes bravely from the sea.]]> 2017-08-18 11:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603390 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603403 Beowulfs major epic hero trait is his predestined heroism. One thing that Beowulf did was he was fighting a battle that wasn't even his battle to fight, it is for his king and it shows his loyalty (line 109-116). Beowulf also believed he had fate on his side so he was more of the less destined to beat Grendel (line 116-118).]]> 2017-08-18 11:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603403 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603637 Beowulf exemplifies honor and courage. Coming all this way to speak to a king and take on this monster that noone  else could take on. That exemplifies courage. And the fact that the king trusts him to handle it and he only took 14 men shows he has honor and that he has made a name of success for himself over the years. ]]> 2017-08-18 12:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603637 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603721 One trait of an epic hero would be that they have super human strength, or that they're just the best at something in general that can help fight evil. One piece of evidence to show that Beowulf is an epic hero is when it describes him as "Follower and strongest of the Geats- greater and stronger than anyone in this world" lines 110-111. Another trait of an epic hero is courage and bravery. Beowulf exemplifies these traits when the text says "Beowulf heard how Grendel filled nights with horror and quickly commanded a boat out."

]]> 2017-08-18 12:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603721 doetduet https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603722 (line 111) He decided to sail on a boat to help Hrothgar. (Lines 113-116) ]]> 2017-08-18 12:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181603722 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181604053 One trait of an epic hero is bravery, beowulf show that by sailing to a foriegn land to kill a beast that hes never dealt with before. 
Lines 113 to 116

]]> 2017-08-18 12:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181604053 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181604898 One Section from the story to represent a trait of a Hero in Beowulf can be found in line 110-111. He's 'stronger then anyone in the world'. Strength is expected to be found in a hero from the Anglo Saxon period. Another may be found In 116. 'When help was needed' Beowulf is almost playing the role of a strong knight, coming to the rescue claiming he's come to defeat Grendel.

]]> 2017-08-18 12:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181604898 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181615082 One trait of an epic hero is heroism. Beowulf exemplifies this by fighting Grendel barehanded and not being scared when everyone else is. ]]> 2017-08-18 13:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181615082 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181855423 One trait of an epic hero is a super hero strength. One example of this is in line 110-111 "strongest of the geats... stronger than anyone." Another textual evidence is between lines 357-359 "From the rafters where Beowulf had hung it, the monsters arm, claw .." indicating that Beowulf had ripped off Grendals arm.]]> 2017-08-21 12:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181855423 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181905376 The hero trait is honor and he shows this he insists that he fights Grendel with his fists and he also shows honor when fighting and doesn't let Grendel run away]]> 2017-08-21 16:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181905376 plockelmanc089 https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181921126 One trait of Beowulf would be courage, he shows this when he first decides to go to Hrothgar's kingdom to fight Grendel, another would be during his fight with Grendel when Beowulf watches Grendel tear his friend apart and still fight without a sword. ]]> 2017-08-21 17:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/poyner/block1_081717/wish/181921126