Beowulf Motifs Hero and Monster
Subject
Humanities
Question Description
4.
In a response of two to three sentences, explain how these lines contribute to Grendel's characterization as a monster. (20 points)
"Fell and frantic, and forced from their slumbers
Thirty of thanemen; thence he departed
Leaping and laughing, his lair to return to,
With surfeit of slaughter sallying homeward."
5.
In a response of two to three sentences, explain how these lines contribute to Beowulf's characterization as a hero. (20 points)
"To all the earlmen after evenlight's glimmer
'Neath heaven's bright hues hath hidden its glory.
This my earls then urged me, the most excellent of them,
Carles very clever, to come and assist thee,
Folk-leader Hrothgar; fully they knew of
The strength of my body."
6.
Using the characteristics you have noted for Grendel and Beowulf, compare and contrast the characteristics of monsters and heroes. Answer in a paragraph of eight to ten sentences, making sure to include evidence from the poem to support your ideas. (25 points)