Beowulf Ending

1. What does the dragon, in the final battle, represent in Beowulf?

use Beowulf pre-read worksheet as reference.

• Greed and the destructive nature of power

• Beowulf would be King

• Defeat represents Hrothgar's leadership

• That Grendel's Mother would live infinitely

1. What is the final challenge that Beowulf encounters?

2. CHOOSE TWO

3. AND

4. USE YOUR BEOWULF PRE-READ HANDOUT AS REFERENCE

• Grendel's Mother

• A treasure hoard

• A dragon

• Guarding Herot

Select the group of words that accurately completes the following statement:

Grendel's lair is described as _____; in _____, Herot is described as _____.

• solid; contrast; impermanent

• heavenly; comparison; hellish

• peaceful; comparison; chaotic

• hellish; contrast; bright

What is Beowulf’s future when he returns to Geatland?

• he accidentally kills his cousin and uncle (and is exiled)

• he becomes king of the Geats

• He marries Hildegarth and retires early

• He steals a cup from a treasure tower guarded by a dragon

When Beowulf is an old man, why does he decide to fight against a dragon?

• He didn’t want to. He was forced into it

• He wants to get more glory/fame

• His old age affects his judgment and he acts out of character in taking this risk

• He believes that he is the only one who can defeat the dragon

What typical element of epic poetry does the battle between Beowulf and Grendel best reflect?

• The journey taken to get to the battle describes the culture at the time.

• The battle portrays the universal theme of good versus evil.

• The style of the fighting shows that the enemies fought with weapons of their era.

• The conversational diction during the battle heightens a sense of immediacy.

Who stayed loyal to Beowulf after he was defeated and killed the dragon?

• Wiglaf

• Hrothgar

• Grendel

• Alex

Why does the dragon attack the village?

• a slave stole a cup from the dragon

• the dragon was friends with Grendel and his mom

• it attacks for no reason

How do Beowulf's men react when Beowulf begins to fight the dragon?

• They cheer on their king
• They run to get help
• They run and hide
• They come to his aid

What word best describes the mood of the resolution?

• epic grief

• solemn celebration

• celebratory feasting

• violent retribution