Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Beowulf Chapters 31-36

chapter 31
  • (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?

3 comments:

  1. I recall you saying to do Chaps 31-37. If I'm wrong, my mistake.

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  2. In 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.)

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  3. Oh ho. This is not going to be fun.

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