Tuesday, September 23, 2014

WR121: Clash of the Gods: Beowulf

Answer the questions thoroughly and to the best of your ability in complete paragraphs.
  • How trustworthy is this “documentary”? Back it up and explain.
  • Why might this not be considered a traditional documentary? Back it up and explain.
  • What historical truths did you learn about Beowulf? Back it up and explain.
  • What expectations do you have now in regards to reading it? Back it up and explain.
  • What are the key qualities needed in a hero of the Middle Ages? Back it up and explain.
  • What can you tell about the story based on this film? Back it up and explain.
  • What purpose do monsters serve? Define the term monster, back it up, and explain.
  • How is Beowulf a myth? How is it a fairy tale? Back it up and explain.



  • Compare the introduction from the Signet Classics Beowulf to the information presented in Clash of the Gods: Beowulf. 
    • What do you now know? Back up and explain.
    • What are you expecting? Back up and explain.

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