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Beowulf is an Old English epic poem from the 6th-8th centuries AD that follows the hero Beowulf and his battles against supernatural monsters. It is considered the oldest surviving epic poem in English and provides insights into early Anglo-Saxon culture, particularly their admiration of heroism, bravery, and loyalty. The poem uses conventions of the epic genre such as invoking a muse, beginning in medias res, cataloging warriors and equipment, and including speeches by heroic figures.
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An epic poem typically features a heroic figure upon whose actions the fate of their people depends, involves divine or supernatural elements, and addresses profound human themes through an elevated poetic style. Some of the most prominent early epics that share characteristics include the Iliad, Odyssey, and Beowulf, which originated as part of oral traditions reflecting cultural values. The Iliad specifically recounts events in the Trojan War, said to have been caused when Paris chose Aphrodite and was given Helen, starting the conflict between the Greeks and Trojans.
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This document defines an epic as a long narrative poem about the adventures of a legendary hero that reflects the values of their culture. It describes common elements of epics such as an epic hero who embodies courage and virtue and goes on a long, dangerous quest where they perform valorous deeds and receive divine intervention to aid great historical or mythological events. Examples of folk epics composed through oral tradition include Beowulf and Gilgamesh, while later literary epics were written by individual authors like Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Epics also share certain conventions in their characteristics and structure.
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Epic poetry is a long narrative poem focused on heroic or quasi-divine figures that influence the fate of a tribe, nation, or humanity. Characteristics include an elevated style, multiple books or volumes, origins in oral tradition, poetic devices, epithets, repetition, and vast settings in both time and space. Epics also feature battles, romance, journeys, speeches, and supernatural elements. The hero embodies cultural ideals and has superhuman traits, embarking on a journey of separation, initiation, and return according to Joseph Campbell's model. Homer's Odyssey follows Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan War, encountering obstacles due to angering Poseidon.
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Analyzing the Literature
• Epic: a long narrative poem, sometimes developed orally, that
celebrates a hero’s deeds.
• Epics from different languages and time periods do not always have the
same characteristics. For example, Homer’s epics The Iliad and The
Odyssey do not use some of the literary elements used in Beowulf.
A Guide to Life
• The earlier folktales and Beowulf were combined to include the
Christian beliefs.
• This is why there is a blending of old Celtic beliefs with the new
Christian beliefs.
• The poem shows the struggle between the old gods and the new
Christian God.
• The bravery, loyalty, and evil in Beowulf taught the Anglo-Saxons the
values that their culture wanted them to have.
Actions of the Hero
• All epics, however, concern the actions of a hero, who can be described
as
• being of noble birth or high position, and often of great historical or legendary
importance
• exhibiting character traits, or qualities, that reflect important ideals of society
• performing courageous, sometimes superhuman, deeds that reflect the values of
the era
• performing actions that often determine the fate of a nation or group of people
Epic Conventions
In addition, most epics share certain conventions, which reflect the larger –
than-life events that a hero might experience.
• The setting is vast in scope, often involving more than one nation.
• Denmark and Sweden
• The plot is complicated by supernatural beings or events and may involve a
long and dangerous journey through foreign lands.
• The Lord of the Rings features characters whose journey through many lands is
impeded by supernatural forces.
• Dialogue often includes long, formal speeches delivered by the major
characters.
--Beowulf includes many such speeches.
More Epic Conventions
• The theme reflects timeless values, such as:
--courage and honor, and encompasses universal ideas, such as good
and evil or life and death.
**One of the reasons Beowulf was so popular in England is that it
addresses these ideas that the English, in turn, could take on as part of
their national identity.
• The style of the epic includes formal diction (the writer’s choice of
words and sentence structure) and a serious tone (the expression of
the writer’s attitude toward the subject).
Even More Epic Conventions
• Beowulf uses kennings.
• Kennings is a figurative, usually compound expression used in place of
a name or noun, especially in Old English and Old Norse poetry
• For example, storm of swords is a kenning for battle.
The Use of the Hero
• Legendary hero: a larger-than-life character
whose accomplishments are celebrated in traditional tales.
The hero should have characteristics that his culture values.
For example, Beowulf is boastful, strong and victorious but his loyalty,
bravery and honor teach us how the Anglo-Saxons viewed the world.
What heroic characteristics doe ...
The anglo saxon age
Here are some words that look familiar to today's English language:
- "word" - word
- "manna" - men
- "folces" - folk/people
- "gearo" - ready/prepared
- "wæron" - were
- "fæhðe" - feud/conflict
So some core vocabulary like words for people, king, ready, were, conflict have remained relatively unchanged over the centuries since Old English. The spelling and some letter sounds have evolved but the meaning remains similar.
Epic poetry.pptx
The document discusses the definition and characteristics of epic poetry. It provides examples of famous epic poems from different time periods and cultures. Some of the key elements of epics discussed include the presence of a legendary hero, vast settings, adventures requiring superhuman strength, involvement of the supernatural, an omniscient narrator, and beginning in media res (in the middle of things). The styles of various epics like use of epithets, kennings, alliteration and different meter patterns are also outlined.
Beowulf Intro..pptx
The document provides background information on Beowulf, one of the earliest poems in English. It discusses that the poem was originally orally told and later edited by a Christian writer. It also reviews Old English history of the Anglo-Saxon invasion and their transition to Christianity. Finally, it introduces some key elements of the epic poem Beowulf, including that it is set in Denmark and Sweden and follows the heroic adventures of Beowulf as he battles various monsters.
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eng9A.pptx
The document provides background information on Beowulf, the oldest surviving epic poem in English. It describes how Beowulf, a Geatish warrior, comes to aid King Hrothgar of the Danes by defeating Grendel and Grendel's mother. Beowulf goes on to become king of the Geats and rules for 50 years until he is called on to fight a dragon. Though he defeats the dragon, Beowulf is fatally wounded and dies. The document also outlines characteristics of epic poetry, including heroic figures, supernatural elements, and an elevated poetic style. It notes specific conventions in Anglo-Saxon verse form used in Beowulf, such as alliteration and meter without rhyme.
2- Beowulf - -epic-hero-2.pdf
The document provides background information on the epic poem Beowulf, including its origins, elements of Anglo-Saxon poetry, and culture. It summarizes that Beowulf is the oldest surviving English poem, composed anonymously between the 7th-8th centuries. As an epic poem, it follows the adventures of the hero Beowulf in defending Denmark from the monsters Grendel and Grendel's mother, and later battles a dragon in Geatland. The poem reflects the Anglo-Saxon ideals of courage, loyalty, strength and fame through heroic acts.
Beowulf- An Old English Epic
The document provides background information on the epic poem Beowulf, including a summary of its main characters and events. Beowulf, a Geatish hero, comes to the aid of Danish king Hrothgar by defeating the monster Grendel, who has been attacking Hrothgar's mead hall. Beowulf later defeats Grendel's mother, who seeks revenge. In his later years, Beowulf becomes king and slays a dragon that has been terrorizing his kingdom, but is fatally wounded in the battle. The document also discusses elements of Anglo-Saxon poetry and culture reflected in the epic.
Beowulf 1
Beowulf is an Old English epic poem that follows the hero Beowulf and his battles against the monster Grendel and later a dragon. It explores themes of heroism, loyalty, kingship, and fate. The poem celebrates the deeds of Beowulf, a Geatish warrior who helps the Danish king Hrothgar defeat Grendel and later fights a dragon to protect his own kingdom. Beowulf exemplifies the heroic code of his society through his courageous acts and receives high praise.
BEOWULF
1. Beowulf is an Old English epic poem composed between the 8th and 11th centuries about a Geatish hero named Beowulf.
2. The poem tells the story of Beowulf's battles with the monster Grendel and with Grendel's mother, as well as his later fight with a dragon near the end of his life.
3. The poem celebrates the heroism of Beowulf and his acts of bravery in defending the Danes from these monsters through his superhuman strength and courage.
Timeline and Characteristics of British Literature
This document provides an overview of the major periods and characteristics of British literature from Old English/Anglo-Saxon period through the modern period. It discusses the key historical contexts, genres, styles, effects and samples of influential authors for each period. The periods covered include Old English, Middle English, Renaissance, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian and Modern.
Introduction to beowulf
This document provides an introduction and background information about Beowulf, the oldest surviving epic poem in English. It discusses that Beowulf was written in Old English between 700-750 AD, depicting events in the early 6th century. The poem is set in Scandinavia and follows the hero Beowulf battling various monsters to protect the kingdom of Denmark's king Hrothgar. It also provides context about Anglo-Saxon society being warrior-based and focused on bravery, loyalty and success in battle.
Fall 2014 anglo saxon notes
The document summarizes the history of Britain from roughly 800 BC to 1485 AD. It describes how Celtic tribes invaded and settled the British Isles between 800-600 BC. The Romans then conquered Britain in 55 BC, introducing Christianity, and ruled until withdrawing in 407 AD. Various Germanic tribes, including Angles, Saxons, and Jutes (referred to collectively as Anglo-Saxons), then invaded and settled Britain beginning in the 5th century. Viking invasions from Scandinavia began in the 9th century. King Alfred of Wessex resisted further Viking expansion in the late 9th century. His reign marked the beginning of Anglo-Saxon rule over most of England. Important works of Anglo-
Beowulf study guide
The document defines terms related to Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon culture, describes the characteristics of classic literary heroes and provides historical context for the poem. It analyzes Beowulf as an archetypal hero who demonstrates bravery and strength in battling monsters in Denmark, but also exhibits hubris in his final battle. The poem blends pagan and Christian elements as it was written down by a Christian monk.
Old English Literature
The document provides background information on Old English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period in England between 450-1066 AD. It discusses key works such as Beowulf, which is considered the oldest surviving epic poem in English. Beowulf tells the story of a Geatish hero who battles monsters to protect King Hrothgar's kingdom. The document also mentions the Exeter Book, a collection of Old English poetry and riddles, and the Venerable Bede, a historian whose most famous work is considered the first history of England.
English – American literature.pptx
This document provides an introduction to English and American literature. It discusses the origins and history of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times. Key points include that Old English was first spoken between 450-1050 AD and included important works like Beowulf. It also compares characteristics of English vs American literature, noting differences in history, writers, narration style, genres and topics between the two traditions. Common fiction and poetry genres are also outlined.
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Epic Poem/Epic Hero Introduction
- 2. Beowulf • National epic - first in English • Author is unknown • 6th century - written down in 8th century (Christian influences) • Viking influence - love of battle, loyalty to lord, wyrd
- 3. Epic poem • A long narrative poem presenting characters of high position in a series of adventures that are important to the history of a nation or race.
- 4. • The hero is a figure of imposing stature • Has national importance and is of great legendary significance
- 5. • The setting is vast in scope, covering nations, the world, or the universe
- 6. • The action consists of deeds of great value or superhuman strength and courage
- 8. • A style of sustained elevation and grand simplicity is used
- 9. • Epic poet recounts deeds of hero with objectivity
- 10. Conventions • • • • • Opens with the theme Invokes a Muse for inspiration Begins in the middle of things Catalogs (lists) of warriors and equipment Extended speech by epic hero
- 11. Other Epics • • • • • The Iliad The Odyssey Song of Roland Aenid Divine Comedy