1. Beowulf
Mortal Man
Epic Hero
Archtype

2. • Are courage and strength
Hero
qualities you look for in a
“endowed with great courage and
strength . . . Celebrated for his bold
modern hero?
exploits.”
• Must a hero be well known
and celebrated to be a
hero? What about fireman,
police officers, or helpful
neighbors?

3. • Write a one paragraph
Hero
description of a someone
Who is your hero? Describe them. (a real person) who you
consider a hero. What
qualities make them a
hero?

4. • An Epic is traditionally a
Epic
long narrative poem that
Qualities of an Epic: celebrates a hero’s deeds.
• Hero is generally male What songs do you know
• Here is of noble birth or legendary
importance that could be considered
• The heor’s traits
epic?

5. • Who are they?
People to know • Where are they from?
• What purpose do they
Beowulf
Hrothgar
Wulfgar
Higlac serve in the story?
Grendel
Grendel’s Mother
Dragon
Wiglaf

6. • What are they?
Objects of Importance • Why are they important?
Herlot
Edgetho’s Chain Mail
Hrunting
Grendel’s Arm
Grendel’s Head
The Stolen Cup
Beowulf’s Necklace
Beowulf’s Tower

7. • Who wrote the story?
Quick Questions • Why did he write it?
• What makes Beowulf
Essential facts to know
different than Gilgamesh or
Hercules?
• Why is Grendel attacking
them?
• How does Grendel die?
• What does Grendel’s
mother take from Herlot?

8. • How does Grendel’s
Quick Questions
mother die?
Essential facts to know
• What does Beowulf do with
Grendel’s head?
• Does Beowulf accept the
offer of the Danish throne?
• What is stolen from the
cave?
• How old is Beowulf when
the dragon attacks?

9. • What happens to Beowulf’s
Quick Questions
sword and shield?
Essential facts to know
• What do his men do?
• Who helps Beowulf? Why?
• Who dies in the battle with
the dragon?
• Who becomes the next
king? Why?
• How does Beowulf serve
his country after his death?