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This is a place for us to discuss openly and honestly the literature we are reading. Here we are all just communicating our thoughts on what we are reading. There are no right and wrong answers. However, you are expected to be polite, mature, and on topic.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

BEOWULF: EPIC HERO


We have just finished reading Beowulf and discussed the characteristics of the epic hero--the journey/quest, the battle with monsters for the greater good of society, the embodiment of a society's customs, the possession of super strength, the display strong ethics, the glorification by those he saved, and the neverending fight of good vs. evil. Which of the characteristics did you find most believable in the story? Which was hard to accept? Which of the three battles did you feel best conveyed Beowulf as the epic hero? Why? Also, please answer the blog poll about Beowulf on the other side of this post. (You may post a response to this blog until midnight August 29, 2010)