Name ________________________________________ Period ___________ Beowulf Critical Analysis Questions -- BEOWULF 1. (109-116) -- Name two traits of an epic hero that Beowulf possesses: 2. Page 9 (134-141) -- What is the poet’s tone in relation to his attitude to Beowulf on the way the character’s actions are described? 3. Page 10 (149-160) -- Why do you think people of Beowulf’s time valued the kind of superhuman strength described in this section? 4. Beowulf insists that hands/Alone shall fight for me.” In your opinion, is this promise “my courageous or foolish? Why?
Name ________________________________________ Period ___________ Beowulf Critical Analysis Questions -- BEOWULF 1. (109-116) -- Name two traits of an epic hero that Beowulf possesses: 2. Page 9 (134-141) -- What is the poet’s tone in relation to his attitude to Beowulf on the way the character’s actions are described? 3. Page 10 (149-160) -- Why do you think people of Beowulf’s time valued the kind of superhuman strength described in this section? 4. Beowulf insists that “my hands/Alone shall fight for me.” In your opinion, is this promise courageous or foolish? Why?
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