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Beowulf and the Epic Hero

Beowulf and the Epic Hero. Beowulf. 1 st great work of English literature A heroic epic Composed in northeast England around 700 -750 ce Oral tradition. Beowulf. Beowulf is a man – a Geat from Sweden Goes to Denmark To save King Hrothgar from the monster Grendel

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Beowulf and the Epic Hero

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  1. Beowulf and the Epic Hero

  2. Beowulf • 1st great work of English literature • A heroic epic • Composed in northeast England around 700 -750 ce • Oral tradition

  3. Beowulf • Beowulf is a man – a Geat from Sweden • Goes to Denmark • To save King Hrothgar from the monster Grendel • Scenery described is NE England – not Denmark • The story seems to be based on early folklore

  4. Epic Hero • The hero (main character) in an epic poem • Epic – quest story on a grand scale • The traits of the epic hero • Superior physical strength • Supremely ethical • Defeat monsters • Represent dark, destructive powers • Glorified by the people he saved Reflects values and heroic ideals of a particular society

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