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Beowulf test
elements of epics
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Literature
12th Grade
09/20/2012

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Term
8 characteristics of an epic and explain
Definition
1. heroic deeds- battles with monsters/Grendel

2. noble birth- Beowulf's uncle is a king

3. action involves fate of a lot of people- the Danes

4. God comes to the aid of one's side- Beowulf gives God credit throughout the epic

5. author's theme at the beginning- good vs. evil

6. begins in medias res- going on for 12 years until Beowulf comes

7. noble and majestic style- paints images, similes

8. characters give long speeches
Term
Christian elements
Definition
the Monk's added Christitan elements. Fate and God
Term
Pagan elements
Definition
omens, signs, reference to Hell
Term
Supernatural elements
Definition
Grendel, Grendel's mother, spell on the sword, and the dragon
Term
Grendel's human characteristics
Definition
impatient, jealous, hate, and happy
Term
1st battle
Definition
-fought in the mead hall
-advantage to Grendel
-used no weapons
-Grendel was caught off guard to Beowulf's attack
Term
2nd battle
Definition
-between Beowulf and Grendel's mother
-fought in Grendel's mothers layer
-she has some advantage
-Beowulf uses armor
Term
3rd battle
Definition
-between Beowulf and the dragon
-says goodbye to his men bc he knows he will die
-fought in the dragon's cave
-armor and sword melt
-his men deserted him bc they were scared-Wiglaf stayed behind
Term
King of the Danes. He is a father figure to Beowulf. Married to Welthow.
Definition
Hrothgar
Term
Protagonist. Fights 3 battles and is the strongest warrior in the world.
Definition
Beowulf
Term
A monster that came from Cane. He prays on Hrothgar's warriors in the Mead Hall. He is defeated by Beowulf
Definition
Grendel
Term
She is unnamed. She posses less human qualities that Grendel has. She is also defeated by Beowulf
Definition
Grendel's mother
Term
A danish warrior who is jealous of Beowulf. He is unwilling to battle against Grendel
Definition
Unferth
Term
Beowulf's uncle. King of Geats and husband of Hygd
Definition
Hyglac
Term
A young kinsman of Beowulf who helps him in the fight against the dragon. Only one who stays behind.
Definition
Wiglaf
Term
Name of the Mead Hall where Danish people gather. This is where Grendel killed Hrothgar's men
Definition
Herot
Term
Instructions to Wiglaf
Definition
-take treasure to his people
-lead his people
-build a tomb
-remember him
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