Beowulf Flashcards
Cesura
Strong rhythm that values sounds and pauses
kenning
in handed the meaning and emphasis traits
alliteration
musical quality, emphasize specific words and mood
Beowulf is the hero who battles the evil Grendel and Grendel’s mother. Yet Beowulf dies when he fights the dragon. What do these events say about the battle between good and evil.
always a struggle between good and evil. good doesn’t always win. bad things happen to good things. a good leader is always brave and fearless in the face of death.
theme
a good leader is always brave and fearless in the face of death.
Beowulf symbol
earning glory for self and king
author of Beowulf
anonymous
setting
swing, Denmark
succeed
to take over a thrown, office, or other position
King hrothgars hall has been deserted for 12 years because
he killed and spate all of the warriors that were there. the survivors ran far away to hide and slept in other places.
what is the out come of beowulfs battle with Grendel
beowulfs kills Grendel and rips off his arm. he hung it on a raft and kept it as a trophie.
describe the setting where bro wild fought Grendel’s mother
under water battle hall, murky lake
when dose Grendel show fear?
when Beowulf grabs his claw
loathsome
disgusting
affliction
burden (forge that oppresses or causes suffering)
