English+12

Discussion Questions

1. List three actions of Beowulf that you think are most helpful in defining him. Tell what each action shows or reveals about his character.

2. What is the author's purpose? Is he/she attempting to manipulate our perception of characters, events, beliefs or any other element present in the story?

3. Which battle(s) seems more Christian with Beowulf appearing as a Christian Crusader? Which one brings out his pagan values? Cite specific examples to show pagan and Christian values.

4. Respond to another classmate's comments. Disagree or agree but use text support