Bannister Outline by Lillian Bannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c British Literature 1 Semester 1 Exam en-us 2018-12-11 18:25:36 UTC 2025-12-24 02:29:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Thesis lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/312857531 In literary works such as Beowulf, William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, and John Milton’s Paradise Lost make readers more able to understand other people's point of view by analyzing how greed for power can lead to destruction. In these pieces of literature, this theme develops and changes from an aim for the common good to an individualistic goal and a flaw of greed for power.]]> 2018-12-10 11:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/312857531 Good start, Lillian. Put your approach in your thesis and paraphrase the quote as opposed to directly citing it in your thesis. I need to see your answer to how you feel the themes of greed, power, knowledge, and love have evolved in these texts. megryan https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/312925432 2018-12-10 14:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/312925432 Evidence #1 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550351 -Young Beowulf= great warrior 
(pg 25 "The man whose name was known for courage, the Great leader, resolute in his helmet", pg 31 "Whichever one death fells must deem it a just judgement by God" HUMBLE, pg 53"the man who of all men was foremost and strongest in the days of this life.")
-proves his strength by defeating Grendel and Grendel’s mother 
(left leader terrified "sat stricken and helpless, humiliated by the loss of his guard, bewildered and stunned, staring aghast at the demon's trail, in deep distress." pg 11)
-Beowulf supports Hegelac’s son for the crown when Hegelac dies (described as "the mightiest man on earth, high-born and powerful. pg 15)]]> 2018-12-11 18:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550351 Evidence #1 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550424 pg 151- "the wide kingdom reverted to Beowulf. He ruled it well for fifty winters, grew old and wise as warden of the land" 
pg 155-"slick-skinned dragon, threatening the night sky with streamers of fire."
pg 159- "Yet the prince of the rings was too proud to line up with a large army against the sky-plague."
pg 163- "The lord of Geats took eleven comrades and went in a rage to reconnoitre."
pg 171- "Men at your arms, remain here on the barrow, safe in your armor, to see which one of us is better in the end at bearing wounds in a deadly fray. This fight is not yours, nor is it up to any man except me to measure his strength against the monster or to prove his worth. I shall win the gold by my courage, or else mortal combat, doom of battle, will bear your lord away."]]> 2018-12-11 18:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550424 Paragraph #1 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550549 Beowulf, Marcus Brutus, and Satan all hold similar aims at the beginning of their literary pieces, which is to better their kingdom or empire. ]]> 2018-12-11 18:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550549 Analysis #1 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550621 -Beowulf is unable to accept help from his team and believes he had to everything himself. Therefore, in his final battle he is defeated even though if he had the help he would have won. 
-leaves his kingdom with no leader therefore in more danger 
-wants all the glory ]]> 2018-12-11 18:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550621 Analysis #1 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550698 - he is really strong
-shows his patience, loyalty, and respect
-proves his original aims is  toward the advancement of Geatland]]> 2018-12-11 18:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313550698 Paragraph #2 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313551346 Although, the tragic heroes of Beowulf, Julius Caesar, and Paradise Lost all share the same tragic flaw, desire for individual glory, which leads to their demise.]]> 2018-12-11 18:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313551346 Works Cited lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313557586 Heaney, Seamus, translator. Beowulf. New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2000.
Milton, John. Paradise Lost. London, Penguin Books, 2000.
Shakespeare, William. Julius Caesar. Oxford, Oxford UP, 1998.
]]> 2018-12-11 18:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313557586 Recording lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313557747 2018-12-11 18:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313557747 Paragraph #3 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313560346 These three literary pieces make readers more sympathetic because they show how actions alter to different people's interpretations.]]> 2018-12-11 18:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313560346 Evidence #2 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313605719 -pg 7: "I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well." "If it be aught toward the general good, set honour in one eye and death i'th' other And I will look on both indifferently." 

]]> 2018-12-11 20:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313605719 Analysis #2 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313607122 -Brutus's goal was for the country, not for himself
-he will do whatever is best for the Romans as a whole, even if it means his death 
-even though he loves his friend (Caesar)
- wants Rome to be powerful]]> 2018-12-11 20:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313607122 Evidence #2 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313607311 -pg 22 "It must be by his death"]]> 2018-12-11 20:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313607311 Analysis #2 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608397 -Brutus was unable to see other ideas 
-he was an idealist 
-did not think of outcome and suffers from that 
-only believes in himself, does not trust others
-leads him to his own demise and the demise of the country]]> 2018-12-11 20:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608397 Evidence #2 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608593 -Brutus did what he did out of love for his country and what he viewed as patriotism]]> 2018-12-11 20:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608593 Analysis #1 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608679 -therefore his decision to fight independently is just]]> 2018-12-11 20:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608679 Evidence #3 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608761 -Satan and the others viewed God as a tyrant]]> 2018-12-11 20:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608761 Evidence #3 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608803 pg 36- "Others among the chief might offer now (Certain to be refused) what erst they feared; and so refused might in opinion stand His rivals, winning cheap the high repute."
pg 35- "Satan, whom now transcendent glory raised Above his fellows, which monarchal pride Conscious of highest worth, unmoved thus spake."]]> 2018-12-11 20:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608803 Analysis #3 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608902 -wants all the glory (like beowulf)
-very sure of himself 
-"raised above others", sees himself as more powerful]]> 2018-12-11 20:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313608902 Evidence #1 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313611973 -Beowulf believed he was the only one who could save the kingdom ]]> 2018-12-11 20:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313611973 Analysis #2 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313612201 -Killing his friend made him full of grief and he regretted his decision 
-shows that he did believe he would be doing more good than harm]]> 2018-12-11 20:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313612201 Analysis #3 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313612288 -he was trying to regain free will and defend himself and the others from become slaves for God 
-he was kicked out of his home
-we learn sympathy for people when we remove our past judgements]]> 2018-12-11 20:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313612288 Analysis #3 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313658625 -Satan feels that God took their free will and was making them into slaves 
-leads all the fallen angels and gives them hope, doesn't let them accept their situation
-relieved fear and doubt 
-holds a council for decision, doesn't make all the decisions alone (democracy)

]]> 2018-12-11 22:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313658625 Evidence #3 lbannister https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313660732 pg 16- "with high words, that bore Semblances of worth, not substance, gently raised Their fainting courage and dispelled their fears."
pg 17- "Arming to battle, and instead of rage Deliberate valor breathed, firm and unmoved"
pg 22- "A solemn council forthwith to be held at Pandaemonium, the high capital Of Satan and his peers"]]> 2018-12-11 23:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lbannister/r7ddml1ygy7c/wish/313660732