Students are to complete the following for HW:
Beowulf
Chapters 3-6
20pts
Read chapters 3-6 and respond to the following in complete sentences.
Chapter 3
List at least 8 words that are used to describe Beowulf and his companions in this chapter. What does this tell you about how the author wants you to feel about these characters?
Chapter 4
What does Beowulf reveal in his introduction? How does this differ from how you introduce yourself?
What is their purpose for travelling to Hrothgar’s land?
What is significant about the watchman’s “goodbye”?
Chapter 6
What will Beowulf use to fight Grendel? Why does he do this? Is this admirable? How will victory be decided?
