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(Beowulf Questions)
Pagan |
a person who is not a Christian, Jew or Muslim
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Christian
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pertaining to Christ and his teachings
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What kind of literature is this?
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Old English or Anglo-Saxon; pre 1066
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When was the story written? When did the story take place?
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written in the 8th-10th century AD; took place around 525 AD
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Why was this story different?
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It is a pagan story written during a Christian time period.
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Who wrote Beowulf?
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Unknown; the author wanted to remain anonymous; most likely was a man, a monk to be more specific, because he is supposed to serve God it would have been shameful to write a pagan story
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Beowulf is another name for what?
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Bear
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What can an anthropologist learn from Beowulf about this early culture?
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-they were nomadic
-tombs were pagan and christian -lots of warfare -male dominated culture, Beowulf never talks about women |
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Why did the Geats bury the treasure with Beowulf?
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-safe passage to afterlife
-honoring Beowulf -other tribes couldn't pillage all the treasure -tradition/custom |
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why is Beowulf and effective leader for people living in this early period?
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-superhuman powers
-courageous -faithful -well-respected by other tribes -willing to die to protect his tribe -friendly/sociable -good at strategizing |
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If Beowulf survived the battle with the dragon, do you think he would have forgiven his men for abandoning him?
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He would have forgiven them because they would feel shameful and guilty and that is enough.
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Why was Grendel afraid of Beowulf?
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-he saw God in Beowulf
-his hands (Beowulf's) were very strong -Beowulf was intimidating and fearless |
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What aspects of Christianity do the people depicted in Beowulf seem to have adopted and/or adapted?
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-thank God when they win battles
-see God as protector of the throne, praise God in front of the King -see God through the King and believe his powers came from God -after he dies his soul would leave his body |
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What is the name of the monster? Who does he descend from?
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Grendel; Cain
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What is the name of the great hall used for feasting?
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Herot
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Who is the King of the Danes? (the ones being attacked by Grendel)
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Hrothgar
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What journey and quest does Beowulf embark on?
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Beowulf sails over the Baltic Sea to help Hrothgar purge the hall from Grendel.
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What physical part of Beowulf scared Grendel the most?
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His hands.
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When Beowulf fights Grendel, who wins?
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Beowulf
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What is left in Herot of Grendel's?
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His arm
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Where does Grendel's mother live?
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Under the water in a cave.
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What is Beowulf's sword called?
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Hrunting
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What happens to Grendel's mother?
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Beowulf chops off her head.
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What does Beowulf take from the undersea lair?
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He takes Grendels head and the hilt of the Giant's sword.
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How long did Beowulf rule?
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50 Years
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What does Beowulf ask to be made in his honor?
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Beowulf's tower, a tomb
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What does Beowulf pass onto Wiglaf?
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Wiglaf got his jewlery and armor, and the title as ruler of Geats
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Who wins at the battle of Beowulf and the dragon?
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the dragon
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Why doesn't Beowulf have help in the battle with the dragon?
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his "loyal" followers get scared and run away.
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(Canterbury Tales Questions)
What was the class structure in medieval times? |
-Ruling Class
-Clergy Class -Middle Class -Trade Class -Peasant Class |
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Why is this story written in an unusual way for the time period?
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It was written in the vernacular, and not Latin.
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Where were the pilgrims traveling to?
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They were traveling to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket who was the Archbishop of Canterbury and was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral.
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What were the terms of the game?
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Each member tells two stories on the way to Canterbury and two on the way back.
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What is the name of the inn?
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the Tabard inn
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What are two things the best tale should have?
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It has to have a moral message and be entertaining.
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What is the reward?
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The winner will get a free meal from the inn.
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Knight
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-noblest of all pilgrims
-military prowess, loyalty, honor, generosity and good manners -polite and mild -never says an unkind word to anyone |
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Squire (Knight's Son)
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-apprentice to the knight
-agile and a good warrior -fights to win favor with the ladies -he can sing, play flute, draw, write, and ride |
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Yeoman
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-accompanies the knight and squire
-wears green head to toe -carries a beautiful bow and arrow -a forester |
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Prioress
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-not part of royalty, but pretends she is
-very dainty -speaks french with english accent -pretty -has a broach that says "love conquers all" in Latin |
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Monk
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-handsome
-looks after monestary's business with the external world -fat, bald, and well-dressed, he resembles a prosperous lord -knows he sould live a life of "work and prayer" but dismisses the rules for hunting and eating |
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Friar
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-in a religious order that lives through begging
-hears confessions and gives easy penance to those who make a donation -doesn't like beggars or lepers even though those are the people he should be reaching out to -despite his vow of poverty, he dresses richly and lives merrily because of donations |
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Merchant
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-wears nice boots and hat
-always talks about money -stole wine |
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Clerk
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-a thin student of philosophy at Oxford
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Sergeant at the Law
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-a lawyer commissioned by the king
-knows every statute of England's law by heart |
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Franklin
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-wealthy gentlemen farmer
-lots of food in his house |
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Guildsmen
(Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, Weaver, Carpet-maker) |
-artisans
-dressed in the uniform of their guild |
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Cook
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-ulcers on shins
-works for the guildsmen |
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Skipper
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-wears a dagger around his neck
-steals wine from th merchant he is transporting while he is asleep; rascal |
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Physician
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-bases his practice of medicine and surgery on a thourough knowledge of astrology and the four humors
-reads little scripture; his care for the body comes at the price of the soul -loves gold |
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Wife of Bath
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-has had 5 husbands and taken 3 pilgrimages to Jerusalem
-well traveled -jolly and talkative -wears red stockings |
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Parson
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-visits all his parishoners, no matter how far away they live
-dedicated to his parish and doesn't want further gain for himself |
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Plowman
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-accompanies the Parson
-works hard, loves God and his neighbor, labors for Christ |
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Miller
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-very crude
-wart on his nose with red hairs sticking out of it; has black nostrils, and a mouth like a furnace -tells dirty stories -steals from his customers |
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Manciple
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-uneducated
-in charge of getting provisions for a college or court -smarter than 30 lawyers |
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Reeve
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-manages his lords estate
-steals from his master |
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Summoner
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-lecherous with a scarred face from leprosy
-uses Latin to make himself seem more educated |
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Pardoner
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-grants papal indulgences
-collects the profits for himself -carries a bag of fake relics -good storyteller -possibly homosexual |
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Describe the Pardoner's Tale
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the story of the three men and the money... go into more detail
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Describe the Wife of Bath's Tale
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the story of the knight raping the woman and his quest... more detail!
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Explain the Rocking Horse Winner Story
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About the little boy who gambles and the mother who is greedy... more detail!
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