Part IV: The Battle with Grendel’s Mother

Warm Up Do you believe that the manner in which Beowulf killed Grendel was heroic? (This is your opinion!)

WARM UP - Viewing ArtWhen away from the

safety of their home, Vikings relied on the dragon image for protection and good fortune….

Why do you think Vikings and other cultures in the Middle Ages believed in beasts such as dragons?

Viewing ArtThey believed in beasts such as Dragons, in

myths and legends, to explain life’s various phenomena.

They did not have science and technology to explain the unknown.

Today, we no longer need myths and legends to serve the same purpose. Or do we?

Translations: 75 Word Essay SummariesGroup 1: 485-505Group 2: 505-525Group 3 : 525-545Group 4: 545-565Group 5: 565-585

Reading Strategy ? p34Summarize what happens the mornign oafter

Beowulf’s triumph. 2-4 sentences….

Reading Strategy ? p34Summarize what happens the mornign oafter

Beowulf’s triumph. 2-4 sentences….

Warriors throng to Hert, tracing Grendel’s footprints to the bloody lake where he died. Later they re-tell the story of the battle, extolling Beowulf’s valor.

Big Idea, p34What might Beowulf’s journey into the she-

wolf’s lair symbolize?

Big Idea, p34What might Beowulf’s journey into the she-

wolf’s lair symbolize?

It symbolizes the descent into hell. Like the epic hero Odysseus, Beowulf must descend to the underworld.

Big Idea p35What qualities of Beowulf does this passage reveal?

Big Idea p35What qualities of Beowulf does this passage reveal?

The passage reveals how Beowulf’s strong desire for fame motivates him in battle, inspiring his courage and tenacity. He fights on, although eh may be doomed. One of Beowulf’s most striking qualities is his persistence in the face of adversity.

Warm UPMake sure you have a book and your packet.

Make sure you are prepared for your quiz…..including vocabulary….

Big Idea #2, p35What does this description imply about

Beowulf’s strength?

Big Idea #2, p35What does this description imply about

Beowulf’s strength?

Beowulf surpasses ordinary warriors in strength. His strength is comparable to that of the giants who forged the sword.

Literary Element p 36Irony is a discrepancy between expectation

and reality.

What is ironic about the way Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother?

Literary Element p 36Irony is a discrepancy between expectation

and reality.

What is ironic about the way Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother?

Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother with her own sword. Although she was attempting to avenge the death of Grendel, she herself is slain by Beowulf.

Literary Element II p36Why does Beowulf behead Grendel?

Literary Element II p36Why does Beowulf behead Grendel?

Beowulf wants Grendel’s head as a trophy to replace the shoulder, arm, and claw stolen from Herot by Grendel’s mother.

Reading Strategy p36Why does the poet include this detail (noon)

about the passage of time?

Reading Strategy p36Why does the poet include this detail about

the passage of time?

The detail emphasizes the long duration of Beowulf’s absence, making his return highly unlikely to his followers.

Big Idea p 37What traits do Beowulf’s followers show

here?

Big Idea p 37What traits do Beowulf’s followers show

here?

Beowulf’s followers show devotion and loyalty to their leader, who presumably has been slain.

Literary Element p 37What does this detail suggest about

Beowulf’s conflict with the monsters?

Literary Element p 37What does this detail suggest about

Beowulf’s conflict with the monsters?

This detail suggest that Beowulf has successfully resolved his conflict: he has purged the haunted lake by killing the two monsters.

Illustrating the Text Activity

This section includes graphic depictions of events…

Create three “murals” or works of art that depict the events from the epic.

USE AS MANY DETAILS AS POSSIBLE: dress, demeanor, action….

Each of the three “murals” must be accompanied by a short poem or rap, describing what is being portrayed in each mural.