It is her systematic, specific “interweaving,” if you will, of her idea-then textual support; her idea-then pattern
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- _______(Fortuna’s Wheel) vs. _____, Christian Free Will Anglo-Saxons : Christian
- Symbolism/Motifs in Beowulf
- Important Questions to answer (based on pp 1-16 notes)
- Thoughts on Point of View (the ____________) and Beowulf : POINT of VIEW/_____________
- Beowulf
- Other Hero Epics, Allegories for Beowulf
- Here’s a fun quote from an English Teacher: “My favorite word is ‘relentless.’” –John Williamson
It is her systematic, specific “interweaving,” if you will, of her idea-then textual support; her idea-then __________________-pattern. She stays away from ____________________; she is in command of her ideas.
THE GROUP/the ___________________ (where do we see similar fraternities today?) ___________ is an incredibly important value. “We are all brothers.” (Always keep in mind the tension between the __________________/leader and the ___________/followers. We need to be able to fulfill both roles appropriately.
--pagan --one, just God --“eye for an eye” revenge --forgiveness “turn the other cheek” --strength, ______, in battle --________ courage, humility --warrior, comitatus code --love your __________ as yourself/peace out --immortality: through _____ --eternal life earned through ______ and ___________ (New Testament)
He wants the ‘championship ring,’ fame! (like ________________ ) _____________________: why do we want to be remembered after we’re gone? (Or, do we?) Be able to explain how Beowulf is a “_____________ text”: it marks a major transition between ________ and ____________ beliefs. It’s almost as if the characters are trying to convince themselves that they are Christian. It was told orally, between the 6th-_____ centuries A.D.(C.E.) Written not before the 11th century A.D. (C.E.) (by Christian ________) The Anglo-Saxons were a ________ people, not concerned much with the afterlife, but they wanted courage and tested FATE (WYRD= “___________”) Star Wars epic series: “May the force be with you.” (you choose between the good or the ‘Dark side.’) They loved stories that demonstrated greatness, courage, and strength in battle. Where do we have elements of ‘vigilante’ justice in our society? The Wild West Killing doctors who perform abortions; terrorists Gangs; the Mafia
Where in our modern court system do we have ‘wergild’? civil trials Beowulf'>Symbolism/Motifs in Beowulf:
Maslow’s Hierarchy (extremely important handout for the entire year) Figure D handout:
Why a woman? Games of chance: dice, the wheel of fortune, Lady Luck, fortune cookies, the lottery, etc.
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will). _____________ (early 6th century A.D.): a noble Roman who wrote The Consolation of Philosophy (Renaissance minds would’ve been very familiar with it) while in prison, on a treason charge. He was innocent, but was bludgeoned to death. He was a Christian and knew he had been high on Fortune’s Wheel. The book tries to answer the question, “Why bad things happen to good people.”
Why is it apt to say that Britain, too, is a “melting pot?” Why did we come very close to studying Italian literature rather than British lit.? If you were a woman, to which societies would you rather belong? Explain how _____________ was more fortunate than England.
Mean looking dog in Sandlot who, in reality, just wanted to play; The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, by A. Wolf The Pain & the Great One, Judy Blume Israeli vs. Palestinian Parents vs. your point of view Republicans vs. Democrats vs. Libertarians vs. … American Indian vs. Cowboy: how is each group depicted in the old westerns? (Two movies that have told the same story through American Indian eyes: Last of the Mohicans, Dances With Wolves) The ______________: the American version of the vigilante, Old Testament revenge code of justice found in Beowulf, before the presence of a formal justice or law enforcement system. Beowulf, like all stories that begin as an oral tradition, has 3 major functions:
Let’s talk about #2 further for a moment: In these kinds of didactic (purpose is to teach) adventure stories, the characters tend to be ____________________; there is no doubt who’s good or bad, who deserves our rooting for them. That’s also why we are so attracted and excited by athletic and sporting competitions—unlike most of life, we know we’re supposed to cheer for the Purples, we don’t worry that people will be killed or maimed, YET the set-up of the game mimics those games of war with the age-old objectives of claiming power, domination, and bragging rights. Like Cinderella and the other princess stories, romance novel heroines: why do we tell these stories to young children and teenage girls? The REALITY, however, is that man has a _____________________; that is, each of us is full of _____________, complexities; just as Hamlet and countless others have lamented and marveled, within each of us resides the potential to create breathtaking beauty, to offer unthinkable acts of courage and generosity; likewise, the potential for us to wreak horror and commit unspeakable acts against each other is strong as well. This is why Cinderella is ok when we’re five, but as we grow more mature, we seek stories that try to address those complexities with which we are grappling. John Gardner’s Grendel (c. 1971) imagines a much more complex, philosophical, even sympathetic creature than the cruel, sadistic, animal-monster the Anglo-Saxons portray. We also fight a constant tension of opposites: our laziness against inertia; the easier option to be a sheep; our deep-seated desire/need to be accepted (the group vs. the individual) The human species, as illustrated so obviously in Beowulf, has always had to rely on one another, not just for physical but emotional survival (think about Maslow’s Hierarchy!)
All handouts All notes Review pp. 18-19; pp. 21-46; and pp. 1-16 (the intro. Material) * Anything having to do with our study of the Anglo-Saxon period and Beowulf.
Multiple Choice; Matching; Short Answer; Essay I am trying to make sure you know specific details about the historical period and the Beowulf epic; but I am also very, very interested, as I design your exam, in making sure you are “getting” the BIG IDEAS, ISSUES (what are they?) 1. COMITATUS (communion, unity) vs. ALIENATION Symbol: goblet 2. FATE (Fortuna) vs. FREE WILL 3. How is Beowulf a “conflicted text”? 4. POINT of VIEW 5. Dual nature of man: one-dimensional vs. “real” characters
Alien:
Sigourney Weaver: Alone, like Beowulf, after her crew members have been killed. Bravery/must keep her wits about her. Alien/Grendel: Travels in darkness, alone, in shafts of the spacecraft. Inhuman, bestial; kills victims in ignoble, horrible, disfiguring manner; cannibalizes, like Grendel. Sigourney Weaver must face evil alone—the spacecraft is her “cave.” She thinks Grendel is dead, that she’s safe, just as Hrothgar and the Danes believe they are safe. Grendel’s mother: the 2nd time Weaver must face the alien. Ash: Robot/inhuman, too. Enemy in the midst of the crew. Antithesis of comitatus. Here’s a fun quote from an English Teacher: “My favorite word is ‘relentless.’” –John Williamson Directory: userfiles -> 1077 -> Classes -> 10896 userfiles -> Your class will be looking at many of the Supreme Court cases that have had userfiles -> Accelerated Reader Quiz List Reading Practice userfiles -> A good Man is Hard to Find userfiles -> Introduction userfiles -> President George Washington userfiles -> Unit 11: political developments in the early republic setting the stage: launching the new republic 10896 -> Order of Operations Formalities of Debate (Adapted from debateable org) The Order Download 24.92 Kb. Share with your friends:
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