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Epic Poetry

Epic Poetry. Mr. Brennan World Literature. Beowulf and the Monomyth. SWBAT compose a thesis statement and outline in preparation for an analytical essay. . Learning Objective. Review: Beowulf and the Monomyth Workshop : Thesis & Outline Video: Beowulf .

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Epic Poetry

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  1. Epic Poetry Mr. Brennan World Literature

  2. Beowulf and the Monomyth SWBATcompose a thesis statement and outline in preparation for an analytical essay. Learning Objective • Review: Beowulf and the Monomyth • Workshop: Thesis & Outline • Video: Beowulf Write Beowulf Essay Introduction Homework Reminders

  3. Final Unit Assessment In a 1250 word essay, examine the Anglo-Saxon hero, Beowulf, as well as a person you believe to be a hero in contemporary culture, and evaluate how they parallel with Campbell’s Monomyth?

  4. Beowulf is called to adventure when he hears the stories of Grendel. Beowulf does not refuse the call, but embraces it as a true Anglo-Saxon hero; the most honorable fate would be to find death in battle. God offers Beowulf the strength to conquer Grendel without weaponry and the ancient heirloom to defeat his mother; Hrothgar offers wise advice; Unferthoffers an ancient blade Beowulf’s crossing the sea to Denmark is a threshold in which he commits to change and disconnects from his native culture Beowulf separates himself from his men to travel alone in his decent into Grendel’s mother’s lair. DEPARTURE

  5. INITIATION Beowulf’s father figure can be represented by Fate/God, who Beowulf must accept as the possessor of ultimate power. Father figure can also be seen as Hrothgar or Hyglec, who Beowulf confronts to gain acceptance, and is embraced as a son There is no temptress; perhaps, again, due to Anglo-Saxon warrior culture. Although it never overcame him, his own pride could have tempted him from his never-ending glory. Beowulf lacks female influence, perhaps due to Anglo-Saxon warrior culture; however, Wealhtheow gives Beowulf a “torque of gold” for luck. Beowulf’s journey comprises of three major trials; another trial includes his journey to reach Grendel’s mother’s lair, which is protected by creatures.

  6. INITIATION Beowulf reaches the lowest point of his journey when he faces Grendel’s mother; for the first time we see, as does he, that he is not immortal; he changes his approach to battle. His men believe him to be dead, but he is victorious, ascends, and is reborn as a true hero. Beowulf brings back Grendel’s head and the hilt of the giant sword back to Heorot; thus, ridding the Danes of monsters. While this serves as a literal boon, Beowulf has brought knowledge back that one can defeat monsters and revive salvation. A theme also echoed in the battle against the dragon.

  7. RETURN Though Beowulf dies, he lives on forever; the ultimate boon becomes the story of Beowulf, the story of a hero. The tale doesn’t simply tell that dragons are real, but that dragons can be defeated. Becomes master of Geatland & Denmark; of the super-natural world through Christ and of the human world through his immortal tale. In defeating the dragon, Beowulf retains his boon and crosses into the afterlife, but is resurrected in the telling of his heroic tale. After being wounded, Beowulf receives help from his loyal thane, Wiglaf, who enables Beowulf to defeat the dragon, claim treasure for his people, and eventually sings the song of Beowulf. Beowulf must defeat the dragon in order for his story to be told; the story becomes the essential knowledge which empowers a hero-centric war culture standing at the crux of Anglo-Saxon religion Beowulf does not falter and eagerly returns to Geatland.

  8. Final Unit Assessment In a 1250 word essay, examine the Anglo-Saxon hero, Beowulf, as well as a person you believe to be a hero in contemporary culture, and evaluate how they parallel with Campbell’s Monomyth?

  9. Outline In a 1250 word essay, examinethe Anglo-Saxon hero, Beowulf, as well as a person you believe to be a hero in contemporary culture, and evaluate how they parallel with Campbell’s Monomyth? Intro: Thesis: Body Paragraph(s): Conclusion:

  10. Outline What is a hero? Who is Joseph Campbell? What is his notion of the monomyth? What is the purpose of the hero and the monomyth? (i.e. culturally and psychologically) The Anglo-Saxon hero, Beowulf, as well as the American hero, George Washington, adhere to Joseph Campbell’s monomyth, as they both complete the heroic journeyrevealing a great deal about their respective cultures and an individual's search for identity. • Departure • Initiation • Return In conclusion… • summary of main points • relation to our current society and/or lives

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