Who is willing to write my essay over the book Beowulf
Name ____________________
Complete the Elements of an Epic Hero handout for the epic poem, Beowulf.
Essay Prompt:
After reading Beowulf and looking at the characters and their
relationships with each other, write a well-organized and supported
essay in which you demonstrate how the following three values impact
the characters and their relationships: loyalty, bravery, and leadership.
Be sure to include textual evidence from each stage of the epic,
including battles from the beginning, middle, and end. Do not merely
summarize the epic poem. There should be an analysis of how these
three values are present throughout Beowulf.
Requirements:
- Each student will be required to type and submit a minimum of five paragraphs.
- Each student will be required to ATTEND ONE SESSION with the Siegel High School Writing Center staff.
o These 18 staff members are available before school, PI time, all three lunches,
and after school to help
o We will review the appointment sign-up process. There will be more than 300
opportunities to attend
- Your paper will be highlighted appropriately before turning in it (more info to come).
- This paper MUST be completed and submitted through TEAMS. o NO LATE ESSAYS WILL BE GRADED. You all have a full two weeks to
complete it.
o Regardless of personal absences or school cancellations, the essay window will
remain the same.
Due Date: Friday, March 27th, 2020
Name ____________________
Directions: Now that we’ve read Beowulf, an epic poem from the Anglo Saxon period, complete the Elements of an Epic Hero chart below. Utilize this as a review and to find evidence for your essay.
T H
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Describe the natural world and circumstances surrounding the hero
C A
L L
T O
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D V
E N
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How/why is he or she charged with a quest
F IR
S T
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B S
T A
C L
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Identify the first obstacle that the hero must face on his or her own to prove his or her worthiness
M E
N T
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F R
IE N
D
Describe the introduction of mythical beings/magical or helpful animals/human helpers or companions
T R
A V
E L
T O
A
N O
T H
E R
W
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L D
Where does the hero have to go and why? Normally a place that “normal” people don’t attempt to go
N E
A R
F
A IL
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D
E F
E A
T
What is the lowest point in the hero’s adventure? Why does he or she want to give up?
G E
T B
A C
K U
P What force (internal or
external) pushes the hero to be “resurrected” to continue?
R E
S T
IT U
T IO
N Describe the natural
world and circumstances around how the hero regains his or her rightful place in the homeland