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Beowulf

Beowulf. Ray Winstone as Beowulf in Robert Zemeckis’ Beowulf , 2007. The oldest poem written in English more than 1200 years ago. Beowulf. 1. The background. Anonymous and composed in the first half of the 8th century.

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Beowulf

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  1. Beowulf Ray Winstone as Beowulf in Robert Zemeckis’ Beowulf, 2007

  2. Theoldest poem written in Englishmore than 1200 years ago. Beowulf 1. The background • Anonymousand composed in the first half of the 8th century. • It deals with a time following the initial invasion of England byGermanic tribesin 449 (5th~6th Cent.). • It containsChristian elements; the pagan deities are removed. Only Connect ... New Directions

  3. The Geats (Beowulf; his retainer,Wiglaf; the Eorls). Beowulf 2. The characters • The Danes (King Hrothgar). • The Swedes. • Grendel, the monster. • Grendel’s mother. A scene of Robert Zemeckis’ Beowulf, 2007 • The fire-breathingdragon. Only Connect ... New Directions

  4. Loyaltyandkinship. Beowulf 3. The values of warrior society in the poem • The need to takerevenge. • Physicalstrengthandcourage. • The search forgloryin this life. • The importance offate. Only Connect ... New Directions

  5. Beowulf prays to theCreatorof all things, the ruler of the Heavens. Beowulf 4. Christian elements • God's will: identical withfate (wyrd). • Grendel: descendent ofCain. • Reference to theOld Testament. Only Connect ... New Directions

  6. Alliteration Beowulf 5. Techniques • Kenning • “The hoard-guardian” (the guardian of the treasure = the monster) • “He rippled down the rock, writhing with anger” Only Connect ... New Directions

  7. Beowulf 5. Techniques • Elevated language • “They extolled (praised)his heroic nature and exploits (deeds) and gave thanks for his greatness” • Long lists of leaders and warriors Only Connect ... New Directions

  8. The Ship Beowulf 6. kenningsfrom the poem the bent-necked wood the ringed prow the swan-road   the whale-road The Sea Only Connect ... New Directions

  9. The Sword Beowulf 6. kennings from the poem war friend battle-light the storm of swords The Battle Peter Nicolai Arbo (1831-1892), The last stand of King Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 Only Connect ... New Directions

  10. The Dragon Beowulf 6. kennings from the poem the twilight-spoiler the ring-giver the dispenser of treasure The Lord/King Ray Winstone as Beowulf in Robert Zemeckis’ Beowulf, 2007 Only Connect ... New Directions

  11. The Feud= the tragic waste. Beowulf 7. Themes A system of revenge is repeated in the poem:feud  peace  feud. • The eternalconflictbetweendark and light,good and evil. • Fate • Courageas the quality that can stand against Fate. Only Connect ... New Directions

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