includes line numbers‚ but does not include an author’s name). Attach your answers to this document and then upload the completed Reading Check to this assignment link. 1. How are Grendel and Hrothgar described in ways that suggest a Christian tone? Grendel and Hrothgar are described as polar opposites of each other. Grendel is described as a demonic beast in his introduction. Demons typically represent
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epic Beowulf and John Gardner ’s novel Grendel. The differences between them arise because the authors concentrate on different details. As a result of the lack/presence of suspense‚ the choice of the point of view‚ and the choice between telling ’ and showing ’‚ these two works differ. In the original Beowulf‚ the hero ’s fight with Grendel lacks suspense. Throughout the whole scene the author makes sure the readers know how the battle will end with Grendel ’s doom. In the following examples‚
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Areesha Moazzam English 12 Period 3 BATTLE WITH GRENDEL THINKING THROUGH THE LITERATURE: QUESTIONS Pg: 44 1. Comprehension Check What characteristics does Grendel have that make him particularly terrifying to the Danes? One characteristic that Grendel has that makes him particularly terrifying to the Danes is that he comes to Danes with an attitude of “hoping to kill anyone he could trap on his trip to high Herot” (235-236). He also has a very loathsome appearance that
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when you are done. 1. The story sets the scene (lines1-29) by contrasting Grendel living in darkness to the Danes living in the light. What Christian motif(s) do you already see? ANSWER: 2. Other than the sadness over losing so many men‚ what have you learned about Norse beliefs in the afterlife that would cause King Hrothgar to sit “joyless/For the dead?” ANSWER: 3. What characteristics does Grendel have that make him particularly terrifying to the Danes?
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not only does he offer but also he carries out his task. He saves the town from the horrible beast. The reader admires Beowulf because they only know one side of the story‚ which is Beowulf’s. The author spun the story to make Beowulf a hero. "Now Grendel found‚ who in former days So many a warrior had wantonly slain‚ In
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men versus monsters. This theme comes to light when Grendel is described: "The creature of evil‚ grim and fierce‚ was quickly ready‚ savage and cruel‚ and seized from their rest thirty thanes".(Norton 28) Heorot is a drinking hall‚ where warriors gather for parties and to get drunk. Heorot is a creation of civilization made by Hrothgar‚ for men to gather as a meeting place and a place to sleep. Hrothgar builds the biggest hall ever made. Grendel then attacks the hall for twelve winters straight
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book‚ Beowulf: A New Telling‚ is set in the medieval era in the land of the Danes. To summarize the story‚ the good king Hrothgar has a great hall called Hall Heorot built for him. Hall Heorot get’s continuously terrorized by the infamous monster Grendel. A
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antagonist. He sticks to what the king asked him to do‚ and fought off Grendel‚ then he stayed around to fight off Grendel’s mother and the dragon to keep the town out of danger and terror‚ showing loyalty‚ honor‚ skill‚ respect‚ and health. But he was an antagonist when he taunted Grendel to get him to battle him. (Lines 301-709) He also showed consideration when he fought off Grendel’s mother after she wanted vengeance for Grendel (Lines 710-1007)‚ and when he fought off the dragon (2211-2512). In
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and exciting to read. I didn’t believe that a poem which has been around for more than twelve centuries‚ could keep my interest. I was wrong. The book is filled with more blood and guts then the average summer horror flick. After the battle with Grendel‚ the monster which has been ravaging the Danish countryside and killing countless men‚ Beowulf makes sure that all people know that he had injured the great monster. It is translated that‚ "...no Dane doubted the victory‚ for the proof‚ hanging high
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Character Analysis: Beowulf At the beginning of the story Beowulf the character Beowulf was a strong‚ brave‚ and powerful hero originating from Geat. Upon coming to the Danes‚ Beowulf shows courage and his need for a challenge in his fortitude to help rid them of Grendel. He was already a famous young hero who had accomplished much to this point in his life but handles himself with great composure‚ especially when dealing with Unferth. It is also possible to see Beowulf as a just person who has
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