Beowulf

Today we read the first 2 chapters of Beowulf. Students are to complete the following worksheet for HW: Beowulf Chapters 1 & 2 Read chapters 1 & 2 and respond to the following in complete sentences: Chapter 1 1. What does King Hrothgar decide to do in order to display the greatness of his people? What is it used for? What do the men sing about? 2. What words are used to describe Grendel? Who is one of his relatives? Why does he attack? Chapter 2 1. How many men does Grendel kill the first night? What does this say about the nature of this villain? 2. How long does the hall remain empty? What does the chapter close with?