Beowulf is an anonymous epic poem belonging to the oral tradition and transcripted by a monk in the 9th century.
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As an epic poem, it has all the features which concern this genre (review):
- a recollection of a glorious past
- great deeds of heroes
- military and aristocratic society
- supernatural creatures
- elevated style
- the use of rich and vivid language
- the type scenes are funeral, banquet, and battles
MAP
Watch the following video lesson and take notes:
Study HELP
TASK 1
Study page 24 and do exercise 1
TASK 2
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THE FIGHT
Read and listen to the text (T1) page 25 and answer the questions aside from the text.
TASK 3 - PROJECT
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Using what you know about Beowulf draw an Instagram page (see 'sample' as an example) that portraits these ballad features and get ready to show the class.
Sample