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The Anglo–Saxon Period

The Anglo–Saxon Period. Beowulf. Britain before the Anglo-Saxons. Celtic Life. Druids. The Romans. The Anglo-Saxons. The Coming of Christianity. St. Augustine and King Ethelbert. More Invasions!. Vikings vs Saxons. The Venerable Bede. Anglo-Saxon Literature. Beowulf. Warfare.

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The Anglo–Saxon Period

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  1. The Anglo–Saxon Period Beowulf

  2. Britain before the Anglo-Saxons

  3. Celtic Life

  4. Druids

  5. The Romans

  6. The Anglo-Saxons

  7. The Coming of Christianity

  8. St. Augustine and King Ethelbert

  9. More Invasions!

  10. Vikings vsSaxons

  11. The Venerable Bede

  12. Anglo-Saxon Literature

  13. Beowulf

  14. Warfare

  15. Feasting and Boasting

  16. Mead Hall

  17. Epic • Long narrative • Written in elevated style • Characters of high positions • Adventures • The development of episodes is important to the history of a nation or race • Is an “organic” whole with all parts related to a central heroic figure

  18. Characteristics of the Epic • Hero is of imposing stature, of national or international importanceand of great historical or legendary significance • The setting is vast, covers great nations, the world, or the universe. • Supernatural forces are involved in the action • Elevated style • Poet usually maintains some objectivity

  19. Common Devices of Most Epic Poems • The poet opens by stating the theme • The poet invokes a muse • It begins In Medias res – in the middle of things • Catalogues (lists) of warriors, ships, etc. • Long formal speeches by the main characters • Epic similes (lengthy and elaborate comparisons

  20. Wyrd

  21. Early English/Viking Words • Wednesday = Woden’s or Odin’s day (chief Norse god) • Thursday = Thor’s day (Norse god of thunder) • Friday = Freya’s day (Norse goddess of love and beauty)

  22. Anglo-Saxon Literary Terms • Caesura – natural break or pause in the middle of a line of poetry. Ex: There may I sit the summer long day Ex: There I can weep over my exile

  23. Kenning • A metaphorical phrase used in Anglo-Saxon poetry to replace a concrete noun. Ex: Sea – whale’s home King – ring giver Fireman – life saver

  24. Alliteration • The repetition of initial consonant sounds. It is used to link words and create musical sounds. Ex: The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew

  25. Trailer for Beowulf http://my.hrw.com/la_2010/tx_lit/nsmedia/powernotes_portal/Grade_12/grade12_t.html

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