- (For chap. (30) In the banquet that Beowulf describes, what is Hrothgar acting like (ll. 2107-2109)
- What character trait does Beowulf show in l. 2150?
- What surprising fact about Beowulf’s early life is revealed in this chapter?
- What does the poet remind us about in l. 2199?
- What happens in Beowulf’s life in this chaper?
- What new character is introduced in this chapter?
Chapter 32
- What theme of the story is shown in lines 2231-2265? Explain.
- The servant’s theft of the cup had two very different effects. Explain.
Chapter 33
- Explain: “signs of its anger flickered and glowed in the darkness.”
- What is Beowulf’s first reaction when he hears that his hall has been burnt?
- What is foreshadowed in this chapter?
- Who was killed in the war with the Frisians?
- What does Beowulf refuse to do in this chapter? Why does he refuse?
Chapter 34
- How does Beowulf find the dragon? Explain.
- What does Beowulf feel will happen in his fight with the dragon?
Chapter 35
- How did Dagref (the killer of Higlac) die?
- Why does Beowulf decide to use a sword and shield in his fight with the dragon?
- Why didn’t Beowulf’s comrades help him fight the dragon?
Chapter 36
- Who is Wiglaf?
- Describe Wiglaf’s role in Beowulf’s fight with the dragon.
- What crucial event happens at the end of this verse?
I recall you saying to do Chaps 31-37. If I'm wrong, my mistake.
ReplyDeleteIn the fifth question of Chapter 31, you misspelled "chapter". You wrote "chaper". Just a random observation while doing the homework. ^_^ (That is a happy face.)
ReplyDeleteOh ho. This is not going to be fun.
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