Anglo-Zulu War

Beowulf is a centuries old epic poem which has no known author. The origins of the poem are pagan, but many Christian elements were added during the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. This intriguing tale of a hero and mysterious monsters is considered an important part of Anglo-Saxon history. Beowulf, the protagonist, is a fearless hero who risks his life to save others. Throughout the story, he battles many ferocious beasts and eventually becomes a highly respected king. Beowulf…

Vocab for Lit. Group (Flatland Spring 2018) Pg. 6 Antiquarian, noun-------a person who studies or collects antiques Pg. 8 Furlong, noun-------an eighth of a mile or 220 yards Pg. 9 Seditious, adjective-------causing people to rebel against a ruler Annals, noun-------historical records made every year Pg. 11 Hampering, adjective-------hindering a movement or process Pg. 12 Strata, noun-------the class of someone, like their social status Pg. 13 Redundant, adjective------no longer useful Domestic…

Beowulf was recently married, and had just welcomed a beloved baby boy into his family. As a part of Beowulf’s wedding gift, Beowulf’s father decided to pass down their family corn farm to him. In fact, Beowulf lived in the village of Corniville where all generations of residents and other local industries had always replied on corn agriculture; without corn production, Beowulf’s community will practically cease to exist. Competition from neighbouring towns urged farmers in Corniville to make…

More importantly, Beowulf demonstrates every single one of the Anglo Saxon’s morals and values that they attempted to live by on a daily basis. He is brave and is revered for his great achievements. Bravery and honor were extremely significant attributes among the Anglo Saxon people. Also, loyalty was a trait they perceived to be of the utmost importance among the warriors of their culture. In addition to the concept of loyalty, Anglo Saxons also valued reputation. A warrior’s reputation…

What is it to be considered a hero according to the Anglo Saxons? What qualities must one obtain? What are some ways that you can demonstrate a heroic deed during this time? Lastly, what are the roles that each gender plays to demonstrate the roles that are given to them? Back in the 6th century, the roles of of men, women and children differ from those of today. The men were to be the heroes, have control, fight in battles, lead the kingdom. The women were to obey the men’s judgement, sustained…

Beowulf is an epic poem that is written in Old English. Beowulf is a strong warrior from Geat with many accomplishments. He is a primary example of a hero. Even as the story changed from Anglo-Saxon based to Christian based, he is still a hero. He is courteous and loyal to everyone, but of a time of need were to occur his violent nature would arise. Beowulf is relevant to today’s society because it provides an example of a hero, it portrays coming together to rewrite the poem, and it teaches…

work together as in reflecting a culture that someone is holding the truth to the words, because of reputation and Beowulf honor, his family depends on it.The Anglo-Saxon society in Beowulf, the good vs. evil is historical knowledge of the cultural and the period.In this period, today advance world we lived in comparing to the time of the Anglo-Saxon, has since remained…

Beowulf is considered the oldest epic poem in the English language, and the earliest piece of indigenous European literature. In the 19th century, Beowulf was written in Old English, the language of the Saxons. This epic did not have a title originally, but began to be referred to by the name of the Scandinavian hero, Beowulf, with heroic sources and virtues as the primary focus. Both the hero and the story are fiction even though historical elements run through the poem (Snell 1). There have…

context. His most famous poem The White Man’s Burden encapsulates these conventional notions. Set up as a ‘to-do list’ the poem provides tips to Europeans of what to do once you have colonised a region. “Take up the White Man’s burden- The savage wars of peace- Fill full the mouth of Famine And bid the sickness cease” (The White Man’s Burden, stanza…

healthy amount of skepticism and suspicion is alright, but a lack of faith in the people living with us is worse altogether. At the time Beowulf was written Europe was in a chaos known as the Dark Ages, nations all over fighting for power. Therefore war and combat were vital parts of their societies for a long time. A warrior’s strength was considered the most important aspect of their life. Both mentally and physically, the ability to overcome obstacles was a desired trait for men during this…