Beowulf - Perfection Learning

Unit One◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆Organize Your ThoughtsStudents’ Venn diagrams will vary but should make cogent comparisons and contrasts, such as the onesbelow.Beowulf• Wants to be a famouswarrior and hero• Follows warrior’s codeof honor• Returns with Grendel’shead for a trophy and toprove his strength andvictory• Becomes a kingBoth• Battle villains tosave lives• Have special weapons(Beowulf = magicsword and armor;Batman = suit, cape,and technologicalgadgets)Batman• Endeavors to remainanonymous• Does not fight battlesfor glory or fame• Must solve mysteriesto track down anddefeat the villain• Follows his own codeof honorGet ActiveStudent’s plays must have elements of an epic in either humorous or dramatic form, should relate to theBeowulf legend, and should have an exposition, a climax, and a resolution.58 Traditions and Change Many Voices: British Literature