1) The poem begins with the genealogy of the Danish kings, including Hrothgar who builds the hall Heorot. The monster Grendel attacks Heorot, killing Danish warriors.
2) The Geat warrior Beowulf hears of Grendel and decides to help the Danes. At Heorot, he vows to defeat Grendel. That night, Beowulf fights Grendel and tears his arm off, causing Grendel to flee and die.
3) Beowulf is celebrated as a hero. However, Grendel's mother attacks Heorot to avenge her son. Beowulf dives into a lake and kills Grendel's mother in her lair, returning with her
The document summarizes the story of Beowulf battling Grendel. It describes how Grendel, a monster, had been killing people in King Hrothgar's mead hall, Herot. Beowulf, a Geatish warrior, promises to defeat Grendel. That night, when Grendel attacks Herot, Beowulf fights and kills Grendel with his bare hands. The next morning, Beowulf's victory is celebrated, as he displays Grendel's severed arm. However, Grendel's mother now seeks revenge, so Beowulf prepares to face another threat.
The document contains details about characters and events in the epic poem Beowulf. It provides descriptions of major figures like Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel's mother, Hrothgar, and Wiglaf. It also summarizes the key events of the story, including Beowulf's battles with Grendel and Grendel's mother in Denmark, his later life as king of the Geats, and his final battle with a dragon in Geatland.
1) The poem begins with the genealogy of the Danish kings, including Hrothgar who builds the hall Heorot. The monster Grendel attacks Heorot, killing Danish warriors.
2) The Geat warrior Beowulf hears of Grendel and decides to help the Danes. At Heorot, Beowulf declares he will kill Grendel. That night, Beowulf fights Grendel and tears his arm off, causing Grendel to flee and die.
3) Beowulf is celebrated as a hero. However, Grendel's mother attacks and kills one of Hrothgar's men. Beowulf dives into a lake and kills Grendel's mother in her l
The summary provides details about three key sections of the document:
1) It describes Beowulf's journey to Denmark to help King Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel. It outlines Beowulf's introduction to the king and his defense against accusations from Unferth.
2) It summarizes the battle between Beowulf and Grendel, where Beowulf is able to rip Grendel's arm off.
3) It discusses the aftermath of the battle, including Hrothgar praising Beowulf and giving him gifts. It also notes the ominous foreshadowing of a tragic story sung by the minstrel.
English 9 lesson 2 maximizing my strength, beowulfAlvin Manalang
The document summarizes key events and characters in the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf. It describes Grendel attacking the mead hall Heorot for 12 years until the Geatish hero Beowulf comes to help. Beowulf defeats Grendel in a fierce battle, but Grendel's mother seeks revenge, which leads to another fight underwater that Beowulf emerges victorious from. The summary then discusses Beowulf later becoming king of the Geats and defeating a dragon in his final battle later in life, though it costs him his life.
Here are the steps to improve readability:
1. Add punctuation and capitalization:
Early Greek had hardly any punctuation.
Fonoitceridehtdegnahcnevedna*
Their writing at the end of each line later
Tahtgnitirwofawayotdegnahoyeht*
That favored right-handed people and showed
Where a new paragraph began by und
2. Separate words:
Early Greek had hardly any punctuation.
Fono it ceri deht degna hcn ev edna*
Their writing at the end of each line later
Taht gnitir wof ayo tdegna hoy eht
Perseus was the son of Zeus and Danae. King Acrisius of Argos, Danae's father, was warned by the Oracle that Danae's son would one day kill him. Hades began plotting to take over the world from Zeus and threatened to unleash the Kraken on Argos unless Andromeda was sacrificed. Perseus, with the help of Io and others, sets out on a quest to defeat the Kraken and save Andromeda.
Orpheus, a legendary musician, falls in love with and marries the nymph Eurydice. However, Eurydice dies after being bitten by a snake. Grief-stricken, Orpheus travels to the underworld and convinces Hades to allow Eurydice to return with him on the condition that he not look back at her until they reach the land of the living. But Orpheus grows impatient and looks back, causing Eurydice to disappear forever back into the underworld. Despondent, Orpheus spends the rest of his life playing sad songs, waiting to reunite with his beloved Eurydice in death.
The document summarizes the story of Beowulf battling Grendel. It describes how Grendel, a monster, had been killing people in King Hrothgar's mead hall, Herot. Beowulf, a Geatish warrior, promises to defeat Grendel. That night, when Grendel attacks Herot, Beowulf fights and kills Grendel with his bare hands. The next morning, Beowulf's victory is celebrated, as he displays Grendel's severed arm. However, Grendel's mother now seeks revenge, so Beowulf prepares to face another threat.
The document contains details about characters and events in the epic poem Beowulf. It provides descriptions of major figures like Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel's mother, Hrothgar, and Wiglaf. It also summarizes the key events of the story, including Beowulf's battles with Grendel and Grendel's mother in Denmark, his later life as king of the Geats, and his final battle with a dragon in Geatland.
1) The poem begins with the genealogy of the Danish kings, including Hrothgar who builds the hall Heorot. The monster Grendel attacks Heorot, killing Danish warriors.
2) The Geat warrior Beowulf hears of Grendel and decides to help the Danes. At Heorot, Beowulf declares he will kill Grendel. That night, Beowulf fights Grendel and tears his arm off, causing Grendel to flee and die.
3) Beowulf is celebrated as a hero. However, Grendel's mother attacks and kills one of Hrothgar's men. Beowulf dives into a lake and kills Grendel's mother in her l
The summary provides details about three key sections of the document:
1) It describes Beowulf's journey to Denmark to help King Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel. It outlines Beowulf's introduction to the king and his defense against accusations from Unferth.
2) It summarizes the battle between Beowulf and Grendel, where Beowulf is able to rip Grendel's arm off.
3) It discusses the aftermath of the battle, including Hrothgar praising Beowulf and giving him gifts. It also notes the ominous foreshadowing of a tragic story sung by the minstrel.
English 9 lesson 2 maximizing my strength, beowulfAlvin Manalang
The document summarizes key events and characters in the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf. It describes Grendel attacking the mead hall Heorot for 12 years until the Geatish hero Beowulf comes to help. Beowulf defeats Grendel in a fierce battle, but Grendel's mother seeks revenge, which leads to another fight underwater that Beowulf emerges victorious from. The summary then discusses Beowulf later becoming king of the Geats and defeating a dragon in his final battle later in life, though it costs him his life.
Here are the steps to improve readability:
1. Add punctuation and capitalization:
Early Greek had hardly any punctuation.
Fonoitceridehtdegnahcnevedna*
Their writing at the end of each line later
Tahtgnitirwofawayotdegnahoyeht*
That favored right-handed people and showed
Where a new paragraph began by und
2. Separate words:
Early Greek had hardly any punctuation.
Fono it ceri deht degna hcn ev edna*
Their writing at the end of each line later
Taht gnitir wof ayo tdegna hoy eht
Perseus was the son of Zeus and Danae. King Acrisius of Argos, Danae's father, was warned by the Oracle that Danae's son would one day kill him. Hades began plotting to take over the world from Zeus and threatened to unleash the Kraken on Argos unless Andromeda was sacrificed. Perseus, with the help of Io and others, sets out on a quest to defeat the Kraken and save Andromeda.
Orpheus, a legendary musician, falls in love with and marries the nymph Eurydice. However, Eurydice dies after being bitten by a snake. Grief-stricken, Orpheus travels to the underworld and convinces Hades to allow Eurydice to return with him on the condition that he not look back at her until they reach the land of the living. But Orpheus grows impatient and looks back, causing Eurydice to disappear forever back into the underworld. Despondent, Orpheus spends the rest of his life playing sad songs, waiting to reunite with his beloved Eurydice in death.
The Nibelungenlied is a German epic poem from around 1200 AD. It tells the story of the dragon-slayer Siegfried and his wife Kriemhild. Siegfried helps the king Gunther win the hand of Brunhild, but is later betrayed and murdered by Hagen. Kriemhild marries Attila the Hun and takes revenge against the Burgundians by luring them to a feast and killing them, including Hagen who stole her treasure. Her actions lead to further bloodshed and deaths until she herself is finally killed by Hildebrand.
Beowulf is a great Geatish warrior who comes to aid the Danes by defeating two monsters, Grendel and his mother. In his later years, Beowulf becomes king of the Geats and faces a dragon that is terrorizing his kingdom. Despite defeating the dragon, Beowulf is mortally wounded in the battle. He dies after instructing his successor Wiglaf on how to be a good king. Wiglaf then scolds the men who failed to help Beowulf fight the dragon.
This document provides context and analysis of the epic poem Beowulf. It summarizes that Beowulf is considered the longest and greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poem. It details the poem's heroic protagonist Beowulf and his battles with the monsters Grendel and Grendel's mother to defend the Danes, as well as his final battle with a dragon late in life. The document then analyzes Beowulf as an early English epic, its relationship to history, and the poetic devices used in the original Old English version such as alliteration, kennings, and litotes.
The epic poem Beowulf tells the story of the Geatish hero Beowulf and his battles against three monsters over the course of his life. As a young man, Beowulf travels to Denmark to help King Hrothgar by defeating the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing his kingdom. Beowulf defeats Grendel with his bare hands. Later in life, after becoming king of the Geats, Beowulf slays a dragon that has been plaguing his people. However, in this final battle Beowulf is mortally wounded and later dies.
Ito ay isang powerpoint presentation na tumatalakay sa paksang tungkol sa Matatalinghagang Pahayag sa mga Parabula. Dito din matatagpuan ang ilang depinisyon, halimbawa at aktibidad patungkol sa paksang tatalakayin.
Ang mitolohiyang ito na mula sa Hawaii ay isa sa mga akdang pampanitikan na tinatalakay sa Grade 10 o Ikasampung Baitang, Ikalawang Markahan, sa tulong ng Batayang Aklat na Pinagyamang PLUMA 10 ng Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Beowulf Anglo Saxon and Beowulf BackgroundTammy Gillmore
This document provides background information on Anglo-Saxon culture and the epic poem Beowulf. It discusses the Anglo-Saxon ideals of courage, strength, and loyalty to one's leader. It also summarizes that Beowulf is an Old English epic poem composed between 680-835 AD about a Geatish hero who saves the Danes from the monster Grendel and later battles a dragon. The poem reflects the Anglo-Saxon cultural values of fate, heroic deeds, fame, and generosity.
The document provides a summary of the key events in the Old English epic poem Beowulf. It describes how the monster Grendel terrorized the kingdom of Denmark for 12 years until the Geatish hero Beowulf arrived and defeated him in a battle. However, Grendel's mother then sought revenge against the Danes, leading to another fight where Beowulf emerged victorious. Later in life, after many years of ruling as king, Beowulf fought and killed a dragon threatening his kingdom, but was fatally wounded in the process.
The document is a story about Prince Bantugan of the kingdom of Bumbaran. It describes how Prince Bantugan was known for his great handsomeness but was disliked by his brother. He decides to leave Bumbaran after hearing threats against his life. The story then describes how after Prince Bantugan's death, his friends Prince Madali and Prince Mabaning enter the heavens in order to retrieve his soul from the Angel of Death so that he may return to life. They eventually succeed and Prince Bantugan is revived at his own funeral, where he later defeats his enemy Miskoyaw and marries Princess Datimbang.
Ito ay isang powerpoint presentation na tumatalakay sa paksang tungkol sa Maikling Kuwento mula sa Pakistan na ang titulo ay Sino ang Nagkaloob. Dito din matatagpuan ang ilang aktibidad o diskusyon patungkol sa paksang tinalakay.
The document provides a summary of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. It describes Odysseus's 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, where he faces many obstacles and encounters with mythical creatures. Some of the major points in the summary are Odysseus being trapped for years on the island of Calypso, visiting the underworld, navigating past the Sirens, and finally returning home in disguise to defeat the suitors.
Let me share my presentation about the story entitled "The Soul of the Great Bell"
Contents:
The Soul of the Great Bell
The Author Background
Elements of the story
Story Analysis
Filipino 9 Mga Ekspresyong Nagpapahayag ng Katotohanan at OpinyonJuan Miguel Palero
Ito ay isang powerpoint presentation na tumatalakay sa paksang tungkol sa mga ekspresyong nagpapahayag ng katotohanan at opinyon. Dito din matatagpuan ang mga halimbawa ng mga ekspresyong nagpapahayag ng katotohanan at opinyon.
The document provides a summary of the Old English epic poem Beowulf in several paragraphs. It describes the monster Grendel attacking the hall of King Hrothgar, Beowulf coming from Geatland to defeat Grendel, and later Grendel's mother. It then summarizes Beowulf returning home and later becoming king of the Geats, fighting and killing a dragon but dying in the battle. The document also provides brief descriptions of some poetic devices commonly used in Old English poetry like alliteration, consonance, and assonance.
The epic poem begins by introducing King Hrothgar of Denmark, who builds a great mead hall called Heorot. However, the building of Heorot angers a horrible demon named Grendel who lives in the nearby swampland. Grendel begins terrorizing the Danes by killing them at night in Heorot. This goes on for many years until the Geatish hero Beowulf hears of their struggles and decides to help. Beowulf promises to defeat Grendel with his bare hands. That night, during a feast in his honor, Grendel attacks Heorot but is confronted by Beowulf. In a fierce battle, Beowulf tears Grendel's arm off, mortally wounding the
The monster Grendel terrorizes the kingdom of Denmark by killing warriors in King Hrothgar's mead hall, Heorot. No one can defeat Grendel. The Geatish hero Beowulf hears of the problem and sails to Denmark to fight Grendel. That night in Heorot, Beowulf fights Grendel unarmed and tears the monster's arm off, mortally wounding him. Later, Grendel's mother seeks revenge and kills one of Hrothgar's men. Beowulf finds and kills Grendel's mother in her underwater lair. Beowulf is victorious over both monsters and brings peace to Denmark.
The Nibelungenlied is a German epic poem from around 1200 AD. It tells the story of the dragon-slayer Siegfried and his wife Kriemhild. Siegfried helps the king Gunther win the hand of Brunhild, but is later betrayed and murdered by Hagen. Kriemhild marries Attila the Hun and takes revenge against the Burgundians by luring them to a feast and killing them, including Hagen who stole her treasure. Her actions lead to further bloodshed and deaths until she herself is finally killed by Hildebrand.
Beowulf is a great Geatish warrior who comes to aid the Danes by defeating two monsters, Grendel and his mother. In his later years, Beowulf becomes king of the Geats and faces a dragon that is terrorizing his kingdom. Despite defeating the dragon, Beowulf is mortally wounded in the battle. He dies after instructing his successor Wiglaf on how to be a good king. Wiglaf then scolds the men who failed to help Beowulf fight the dragon.
This document provides context and analysis of the epic poem Beowulf. It summarizes that Beowulf is considered the longest and greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poem. It details the poem's heroic protagonist Beowulf and his battles with the monsters Grendel and Grendel's mother to defend the Danes, as well as his final battle with a dragon late in life. The document then analyzes Beowulf as an early English epic, its relationship to history, and the poetic devices used in the original Old English version such as alliteration, kennings, and litotes.
The epic poem Beowulf tells the story of the Geatish hero Beowulf and his battles against three monsters over the course of his life. As a young man, Beowulf travels to Denmark to help King Hrothgar by defeating the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing his kingdom. Beowulf defeats Grendel with his bare hands. Later in life, after becoming king of the Geats, Beowulf slays a dragon that has been plaguing his people. However, in this final battle Beowulf is mortally wounded and later dies.
Ito ay isang powerpoint presentation na tumatalakay sa paksang tungkol sa Matatalinghagang Pahayag sa mga Parabula. Dito din matatagpuan ang ilang depinisyon, halimbawa at aktibidad patungkol sa paksang tatalakayin.
Ang mitolohiyang ito na mula sa Hawaii ay isa sa mga akdang pampanitikan na tinatalakay sa Grade 10 o Ikasampung Baitang, Ikalawang Markahan, sa tulong ng Batayang Aklat na Pinagyamang PLUMA 10 ng Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Beowulf Anglo Saxon and Beowulf BackgroundTammy Gillmore
This document provides background information on Anglo-Saxon culture and the epic poem Beowulf. It discusses the Anglo-Saxon ideals of courage, strength, and loyalty to one's leader. It also summarizes that Beowulf is an Old English epic poem composed between 680-835 AD about a Geatish hero who saves the Danes from the monster Grendel and later battles a dragon. The poem reflects the Anglo-Saxon cultural values of fate, heroic deeds, fame, and generosity.
The document provides a summary of the key events in the Old English epic poem Beowulf. It describes how the monster Grendel terrorized the kingdom of Denmark for 12 years until the Geatish hero Beowulf arrived and defeated him in a battle. However, Grendel's mother then sought revenge against the Danes, leading to another fight where Beowulf emerged victorious. Later in life, after many years of ruling as king, Beowulf fought and killed a dragon threatening his kingdom, but was fatally wounded in the process.
The document is a story about Prince Bantugan of the kingdom of Bumbaran. It describes how Prince Bantugan was known for his great handsomeness but was disliked by his brother. He decides to leave Bumbaran after hearing threats against his life. The story then describes how after Prince Bantugan's death, his friends Prince Madali and Prince Mabaning enter the heavens in order to retrieve his soul from the Angel of Death so that he may return to life. They eventually succeed and Prince Bantugan is revived at his own funeral, where he later defeats his enemy Miskoyaw and marries Princess Datimbang.
Ito ay isang powerpoint presentation na tumatalakay sa paksang tungkol sa Maikling Kuwento mula sa Pakistan na ang titulo ay Sino ang Nagkaloob. Dito din matatagpuan ang ilang aktibidad o diskusyon patungkol sa paksang tinalakay.
The document provides a summary of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. It describes Odysseus's 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, where he faces many obstacles and encounters with mythical creatures. Some of the major points in the summary are Odysseus being trapped for years on the island of Calypso, visiting the underworld, navigating past the Sirens, and finally returning home in disguise to defeat the suitors.
Let me share my presentation about the story entitled "The Soul of the Great Bell"
Contents:
The Soul of the Great Bell
The Author Background
Elements of the story
Story Analysis
Filipino 9 Mga Ekspresyong Nagpapahayag ng Katotohanan at OpinyonJuan Miguel Palero
Ito ay isang powerpoint presentation na tumatalakay sa paksang tungkol sa mga ekspresyong nagpapahayag ng katotohanan at opinyon. Dito din matatagpuan ang mga halimbawa ng mga ekspresyong nagpapahayag ng katotohanan at opinyon.
The document provides a summary of the Old English epic poem Beowulf in several paragraphs. It describes the monster Grendel attacking the hall of King Hrothgar, Beowulf coming from Geatland to defeat Grendel, and later Grendel's mother. It then summarizes Beowulf returning home and later becoming king of the Geats, fighting and killing a dragon but dying in the battle. The document also provides brief descriptions of some poetic devices commonly used in Old English poetry like alliteration, consonance, and assonance.
The epic poem begins by introducing King Hrothgar of Denmark, who builds a great mead hall called Heorot. However, the building of Heorot angers a horrible demon named Grendel who lives in the nearby swampland. Grendel begins terrorizing the Danes by killing them at night in Heorot. This goes on for many years until the Geatish hero Beowulf hears of their struggles and decides to help. Beowulf promises to defeat Grendel with his bare hands. That night, during a feast in his honor, Grendel attacks Heorot but is confronted by Beowulf. In a fierce battle, Beowulf tears Grendel's arm off, mortally wounding the
The monster Grendel terrorizes the kingdom of Denmark by killing warriors in King Hrothgar's mead hall, Heorot. No one can defeat Grendel. The Geatish hero Beowulf hears of the problem and sails to Denmark to fight Grendel. That night in Heorot, Beowulf fights Grendel unarmed and tears the monster's arm off, mortally wounding him. Later, Grendel's mother seeks revenge and kills one of Hrothgar's men. Beowulf finds and kills Grendel's mother in her underwater lair. Beowulf is victorious over both monsters and brings peace to Denmark.
- Beowulf is the oldest surviving epic poem in Old English and tells the story of a Geatish hero who helps the Danes by defeating Grendel and his mother.
- The poem consists of four episodes - Beowulf defeats Grendel in Heorot hall, then Grendel's mother seeks revenge, Beowulf later becomes king of the Geats and rules peacefully for 50 years, and finally faces a dragon in his old age.
- In his final battle, Beowulf slays the dragon but dies of his wounds, leaving his kingdom to his thane Wiglaf and requesting to be buried in a high barrow overlooking the sea.
Beowulf is an Old English epic poem about a Geatish hero named Beowulf who comes to the aid of King Hrothgar of the Danes. Beowulf defeats Grendel, a monster who has been terrorizing the kingdom, and later Grendel's mother. Years later, as king of the Geats himself, Beowulf defeats a dragon but is fatally wounded in the battle. He is mourned by his people as a great leader.
The poem Beowulf recounts the exploits of the Geatish hero Beowulf against three antagonists over the course of his life. As a young man, Beowulf travels to Denmark to help King Hrothgar, whose mead hall Heorot is under attack from the monster Grendel. Beowulf defeats Grendel in hand-to-hand combat, tearing his arm off. Later, Grendel's mother attacks the hall in revenge and Beowulf tracks and kills her in her underwater lair. Fifty years later as king of the Geats, Beowulf slays a dragon that has been terrorizing his people but is fatally wounded in the battle. He is buried with many
The epic poem Beowulf tells the story of the Geatish hero Beowulf and his battles against monstrous creatures to help the Danes. Grendel terrorizes the kingdom of King Hrothgar until Beowulf defeats him with his bare hands. Later, Beowulf slays Grendel's mother underwater using a giant-slaying sword. After ruling the Geats for 50 years, Beowulf faces a dragon in his final battle and is fatally wounded, but defeats the dragon with the help of his warrior Wiglaf.
The document summarizes Old English literature from the 7th century to 1066. It discusses the main genres which include heroic poems, elegies, classical poems, and Christian poems. Beowulf is provided as an example of the most famous work. It notes that most authors during this period were anonymous and only 12 names are known, with 4 identities certain. The period saw epigraphs, riddles, short practical verses, and prose works like histories and translations.
The document summarizes Old English literature from the 7th century to 1066. It discusses the main genres which include heroic poems, elegies, classical poems, and Christian poems. Beowulf is provided as an example of the most famous work. It notes that most authors during this period were anonymous and only 12 names are known, with 4 names being certain - Caedmon, Bede, Alfred the Great, and Cynewulf. The period saw works such as riddles, practical advice poems, and chronicles being produced in both religious and secular prose.
The document provides context and summaries for the Old English epic poem Beowulf. It describes the characters such as Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon. It outlines the plot, which involves Beowulf defeating Grendel, Grendel's mother, and later in life, a dragon. It also discusses the poem's origins as an oral tradition and its significance as the oldest surviving epic poem in English.
Comparative Analysis Between the 2007 Film and the Epic PoemAubrey Somoza
The document provides a comparative analysis of the epic poem Beowulf and the 2007 film Beowulf. There are significant differences in how major characters like Grendel, Grendel's mother, King Hrothgar, and Beowulf himself are portrayed between the original poem and the modern film adaptation. While the poem focuses on Beowulf's heroic acts and eventual death battling a dragon, the film takes more creative liberties with the story, including portraying Grendel as Hrothgar's son and Grendel's mother seducing Beowulf.
Beowulf is an Old English epic poem about a Geatish hero who comes to the aid of King Hrothgar of the Danes by defeating the monster Grendel and later Grendel's mother. After returning home to Geatland, Beowulf becomes king and rules peacefully for fifty years until he must face a dragon threatening his kingdom. Beowulf slays the dragon but dies from his wounds.
Beowulf is an epic poem about a great Geatish warrior named Beowulf who comes to the aid of King Hrothgar of the Danes. Grendel, a monstrous troll, has been terrorizing Hrothgar's mead hall, Heorot, for years by killing and devouring his men. Beowulf defeats Grendel in a fight and later Grendel's mother, but is fatally wounded in old age while fighting a dragon defending its treasure.
King Hrothgar of Denmark enjoys prosperous rule until the demon Grendel begins terrorizing his kingdom by killing warriors in his mead hall, Heorot. This goes on for 12 years until the Geatish warrior Beowulf hears of their struggles and decides to travel to Denmark to defeat Grendel. During a feast in Heorot, Grendel attacks but Beowulf engages with him unarmed and overpowers the demon, tearing his arm off. Grendel flees the hall mortally wounded, allowing the Danes victory over their terrorizer.
Grendel attacks the kingdom of Herot, killing and stealing thirty men from their beds. Beowulf, the strongest of the Geats, hears of Grendel's attacks and decides to help Hrothgar. That night in Herot, Beowulf lies awake and fights Grendel, defeating the monster. However, Grendel's mother seeks revenge and kidnaps some of the Danes. Beowulf bravely dives into her lair by the lake and slays her with a giant sword he finds on the wall. Beowulf returns home victorious and later becomes king.
Presentation about Battle of grendels mother.pptxAllenDelarosa2
Beowulf is a Geatish hero who travels to Denmark to help King Hrothgar of the Danes. Hrothgar's mead hall, Heorot, is under attack by the monster Grendel. Beowulf fights and defeats Grendel with his bare hands. He then goes on to fight Grendel's mother in an underwater cave. During their fight, Grendel's mother gains the upper hand until Beowulf finds and uses a giant's sword to kill her. He emerges from the cave victorious with Grendel's head and the hilt of the giant's sword, which begins melting from Grendel's toxic blood.
Beowulf fights grendel and the dragonpt1 lesson (edtech demo week 1)Mark Angelo Natividad
Beowulf is an Old English epic poem about a Scandinavian hero named Beowulf who rids the Danes of the monster Grendel and its mother. Decades later, Beowulf becomes king of the Geats and defeats a dragon threatening his kingdom. However, he is fatally wounded in this final battle. The only surviving manuscript of this important work of Anglo-Saxon literature was discovered in the 17th century.
This document discusses long words in different languages. It notes that English has the longest non-technical word at 28 letters, antidisestablishmentarianism. Technical words in languages can be very long in order to describe scientific concepts or compounds. German commonly combines short words into very long compounds. Some Native American languages can express whole phrases or sentences within single words. The document concludes by providing an example of an extremely long Native American chief's name from Wisconsin that was 179 letters long.
The document discusses the reduction of categorical syllogisms, which is the process of expressing syllogisms that are validly expressed in figures other than the first figure into equivalent syllogisms in the first figure. It involves finding the presupposition necessary to reach a valid conclusion. The key steps are to identify the initial consonant - S, P, M, or C - which indicates the logical operation, such as simple conversion or interchange of premises, needed to reduce the syllogism into the first figure form while maintaining validity. Examples are provided to illustrate how syllogisms from figures 2 through 4 can be reduced using these operations.
This document discusses various mnemonic devices and study aids for learning Spanish vocabulary, including acronyms, acrostics, rhymes, songs, word associations, visual clues, and flashcards. It explains that acronyms use the first letter of words to represent ideas, while acrostics use the first letter of each word in a sentence. Rhymes and songs help commit information to long-term memory. Word associations link English and Spanish words through images. Visual clues like drawings and diagrams also strengthen memory. Flashcards in small, portable sets aid frequent, short study sessions. Regular study of 10-15 minutes per day using these techniques can help learn Spanish vocabulary effectively.
Dialectic is a method of argument that has been central to both Western and Eastern philosophy since ancient times. It involves a dialogue between two or more people holding differing views who wish to pursue truth by seeking agreement rather than proving each other wrong. Different forms have emerged in different cultures and eras, including Socratic, Hindu, Buddhist, Medieval, Hegelian, Marxist, and Talmudic dialectic. Rhetoric is the art of using language to communicate effectively and persuasively through appeals to logic, emotion, and credibility. It was historically a central part of Western education and involves five canons: invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. Contemporary rhetoric studies human discourse in many domains beyond just politics
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This document summarizes the stylistic differentiation of the English vocabulary. It divides the English word-stock into three main layers: the literary layer, neutral layer, and colloquial layer. Each layer contains subgroups that share a common property called an "aspect." The literary layer's aspect is its bookish character, the colloquial layer's aspect is its lively spoken character, and the neutral layer's aspect is its universal character. The document further breaks down the subgroups within the literary and colloquial layers, such as terms, poetic words, archaic words, slang, etc. and discusses their stylistic functions and usage.
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1) Different classifications of words based on level of usage including common, literary, colloquial, slang, and technical words.
2) The historical development of English vocabulary over three periods - Old English, Middle English, and Modern English - and the influences of Latin, French, and other languages at different stages.
3) Factors that have led to rapid growth of the English vocabulary since World War II, including advances in science/technology and socio-economic, political, and cultural changes.
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English vocabulary has evolved over time from multiple sources:
1. Old English provides the most common modern words and basic concepts but the language was spoken by only about 20,000 people in 500 AD.
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3. As the British Empire expanded, English incorporated words from territories like Australia, South Africa, India, and the Americas to describe new plants, animals, and cultural concepts encountered through colonialism.
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This document summarizes the stylistic differentiation of the English vocabulary. It divides the English word-stock into three main layers: the literary layer, neutral layer, and colloquial layer. Each layer contains subgroups that share a common property called an "aspect." The literary layer's aspect is its bookish character, the colloquial layer's aspect is its lively spoken character, and the neutral layer's aspect is its universal character. The document further breaks down the subgroups within the literary and colloquial layers, such as terms, poetic words, archaic words, slang, etc. and discusses their stylistic functions and usage.
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This document provides an introduction and overview of the topic of stylistic classification of the English vocabulary. It begins by establishing that the same proposition can be expressed in different ways depending on the communicative situation. It then outlines the aims of the work, which are to learn about the peculiarities of stylistic differentiation in English vocabulary and to examine different scholars' approaches. The document presents a classification system that divides the English vocabulary into three main layers - literary, neutral, and colloquial - with various subgroups within each layer. It provides examples to illustrate differences between neutral, common literary, and common colloquial words. Finally, it discusses special groups within the literary vocabulary, including terms used in specific disciplines.
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This document discusses various study aids and techniques for improving vocabulary memory, including visual aids like drawings, diagrams, and graphic organizers; word associations; and flashcards. It recommends creating flashcards with the word on one side and a definition, picture, or example sentence on the other side. The document provides tips for using flashcards effectively and studying vocabulary in short sessions using active learning techniques that engage multiple senses.
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This document summarizes the stylistic differentiation of the English vocabulary. It divides the English word-stock into three main layers: the literary layer, neutral layer, and colloquial layer. Each layer contains subgroups that share a common property called an "aspect." The literary layer's aspect is its bookish character, the colloquial layer's aspect is its lively spoken character, and the neutral layer's aspect is its universal character. The document further breaks down the subgroups within the literary and colloquial layers, such as terms, poetic words, archaic words, slang, etc. and discusses their stylistic functions and usage.
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This document discusses stylistic differentiation in the English language with respect to vocabulary used in different functional styles. It provides examples of how the same concepts can be expressed using neutral, colloquial, formal, scientific, or slang terminology. It also discusses characteristics of the colloquial style, such as use of shortened forms, ellipses, and informal phrases. Additionally, it defines terms, professionalisms, and the process of "determinisation" where terms enter common vocabulary.
1. Beowulf Summary
The poem begins with a brief genealogy of the Danes. Scyld Shefing was the first great king of the Danes,
known for his ability to conquer enemies. Scyld becomes the great-grandfather of Hrothgar, the king of
the Danes during the events of Beowulf. Hrothgar, like his ancestors before him, is a good king, and he
wishes to celebrate his reign by building a grand hall called Heorot. Once the hall is finished, Hrothgar
holds a large feast. The revelry attracts the attentions of the monster Grendel, who decides to attack
during the night. In the morning, Hrothgar and his thanes discover the bloodshed and mourn the lost
warriors. This begins Grendel's assault upon the Danes.
Twelve years pass. Eventually the news of Grendel's aggression on the Danes reaches the Geats, another
tribe. A Geat thane, Beowulf, decides to help the Danes; he sails to the land of the Danes with his best
warriors. Upon their arrival, Hrothgar's thane Wulfgar judges the Geats worthy enough to speak with
Hrothgar. Hrothgar remembers when he helped Beowulf's father Ecgtheow settle a feud; thus, he
welcomes Beowulf's help gladly.
Heorot is filled once again for a large feast in honor of Beowulf. During the feast, a thane named Unferth
tries to get into a boasting match with Beowulf by accusing him of losing a swimming contest. Beowulf
tells the story of his heroic victory in the contest, and the company celebrates his courage. During the
height of the celebration, the Danish queen Wealhtheow comes forth, bearing the mead-cup. She presents
it first to Hrothgar, then to the rest of the hall, and finally to Beowulf. As he receives the cup, Beowulf
tells Wealhtheow that he will kill Grendel or be killed in Heorot. This simple declaration moves
Wealhtheow and the Danes, and the revelry continues. Finally, everyone retires. Before he leaves,
Hrothgar promises to give Beowulf everything if he can defeat Grendel. Beowulf says that he will leave
God to judge the outcome. He and his thanes sleep in the hall as they wait for Grendel.
Eventually Grendel arrives at Heorot as usual, hungry for flesh. Beowulf watches carefully as Grendel
eats one of his men. When Grendel reaches for Beowulf, Beowulf grabs Grendel's arm and doesn't let go.
Grendel writhes about in pain as Beowulf grips him. He thrashes about, causing the hall to nearly
collapse. Soon Grendel tears away, leaving his arm in Beowulf's grasp. He slinks back to his lair in the
moors and dies.
The Danes, meanwhile, consider Beowulf as the greatest hero in Danish history. Hrothgar's minstrel sings
songs of Beowulf and other great characters of the past, including Sigemund (who slew a dragon) and
Heremod (who ruled his kingdom unwisely and was punished). In Heorot, Grendel's arm is nailed to the
wall as a trophy. Hrothgar says that Beowulf will never lack for riches, and Beowulf graciously thanks
him. The horses and men of the Geats are all richly adorned, in keeping with Hrothgar's wishes.
Another party is held to celebrate Beowulf's victory. Hrothgar's minstrel tells another story at the feast,
the story of the Frisian slaughter. An ancient Danish king had a daughter named Hildeburh; he married
her to a king of the Frisians. While Hnaef, Hildeburh's brother, visited his sister, the Frisians attacked the
Danes, killing Hnaef and Hildeburh's son in the process. Hengest, the next leader of the Danes, desired
vengeance, and in the spring, the Danes attacked the Frisians, killing their leader and taking Hildeburh
back to Denmark.
After this story is told, Wealhtheow presents a necklace to Hrothgar while pleading with her brother-in-
law Hrothulf to help her two young sons if they should ever need it. Next she presents many golden
treasures to Beowulf, such as necklaces, cups, and rings. Soon the feast ends, and everyone sleeps
peacefully.
2. In the night, Grendel's mother approaches the hall, wanting vengeance for her son. The warriors prepared
for battle, leaving enough time for Grendel's mother to grab one of Hrothgar's counselors and run away.
When Beowulf is summoned to the hall, he finds Hrothgar in mourning for his friend Aeschere. Hrothgar
tells Beowulf where the creatures like Grendel live‹in a shadowy, fearful land within the moors.
Beowulf persuades Hrothgar to ride with him to the moors. When they reach the edge of the moors,
Beowulf calls for his armor, takes a sword from Unferth, and dives into the lake. After a long time,
Beowulf reaches the bottom of the lake, where Grendel's mother is waiting to attack. Beowulf swings his
sword, but discovers that it cannot cut her, so he tosses it away. They then wrestle until Beowulf spies a
large sword nearby. He grabs it by the hilt and swings‹killing Grendel's mother by slicing off her head.
Still in a rage, Beowulf finds the dead Grendel in the lair and cuts off his head as a trophy.
As they wait, the Danes have given up all hope for Beowulf because he has been underwater for such a
long time. They are shocked when Beowulf returns with Grendel's head and the hilt of the sword (which
melted with the heat of Grendel's blood). They bear the hero and his booty back to Heorot, where another
celebration takes place. Beowulf recounts his battle; Hrothgar praises him and gives him advice on being
a king. A grand feast follows, and Beowulf is given more priceless treasures. The next morning, the Geats
look forward to leaving Denmark. Before they leave, Beowulf promises aid for Hrothgar from the Danes.
Hrothgar praises Beowulf and promises that their lands will have an alliance forever. As the Geats leave,
Hrothgar finds himself wishing Beowulf would never leave.
The Geats return with much rejoicing to their homeland, where their king Hygelac and his queen Hygd
greet them. In an aside, the narrator compares Hygd to the queen of the ancient Offa, who is not tamed
until Offa comes to subjugate her. Beowulf tells his lord the events of his trip to Denmark. In the process,
he tells another story that had previously been unmentioned. Hrothgar betrothed his daughter Freawaru to
a prince of the Heathobards in order to settle an old feud. Beowulf speculates that someone will goad this
Heathobard prince to take vengeance upon the Danes for all their past wrongs. Hygelac praises Beowulf
for his bravery and gives him half the kingdom. They rule the kingdom together in peace and prosperity.
Hygelac is killed in a battle soon after, so Beowulf becomes king of the Geats and rules the kingdom well.
In the fiftieth year of Beowulf's reign, a monster arises to terrorize the Geats. A treasure trove was left by
an ancient civilization, which guarded it jealously until only one member of the race was left. After the
last person's death, a fire-breathing dragon found the treasure and guarded it for three hundred years. One
day, a slave stumbled upon the treasure and stole a cup as an offering to his lord. The dragon awakened to
find something missing from his treasure, and began his rampage upon the Geats.
One day, Beowulf learns that this dragon has destroyed his own great hall. This attack sends him into
deep thought. Soon he orders a shield to use for battle, but not without a heavy heart at what may happen
to him. He recalls Hygelac's death in battle and his own narrow escape from this battle. He recalls a
number of battles he has seen as he travels to the dragon's lair with eleven of his thanes. The servant who
stole the cup leads them to the lair.
As they wait to attack the dragon, Baeowulf recounts the Geat royal family's plight, in which Hygelac's
oldest brothers killed each other and left their father to die of a broken heart. Beowulf says he served
Hygelac well, and a sword (named Naegling) that he won while serving Hygelac will help him save the
kingdom once again. Beowulf leads the charge to the dragon's cave. The shield protects him from the
dragon's flames, but his men flee in fear, leaving only one man behind. This man is Wiglaf, Beowulf's
kinsman through Ecgtheow. Wiglaf becomes angry, but swears that he will stay by Beowulf's side.
3. Just then the dragon rushes up to them. Beowulf and the dragon swing at each other three times, finally
landing mortal blows upon each other the last time. The dragon is beheaded, but Beowulf is bitten and has
a mortal poison from the dragon flowing through his body as a result. Wiglaf bathes his lord's body as
Beowulf speaks on the treasure. He says that Wiglaf should inherit it as his kinsman; then he dies.
After his death, the cowards return, to be severely chastised by Wiglaf. He sends a messenger to tell the
people of their king's death. The messenger envisions the joy of the Geats' enemies upon hearing of the
death of Beowulf. He also says that no man shall ever have the treasure for which Beowulf fought. Wiglaf
and Beowulf's thanes toss the dragon's body into the sea. They place the treasure inside a mound with
Beowulf's body and mourn for "the ablest of all world-kings."