Due Thursday:
Read pages 17-27.
In your document entitled “Journal” (there should be a brief entry about heroes in there), answer the following question in 6 or more sentences. Journal entries are informal; you will eventually be graded on content, thoughts, and completion, but not organization or style. You may use quotes from the passage, but do not have to.
Reread how Beowulf introduces himself to the watchman on pages 19-21. Analyze this speech by answering any or all of these questions:
– What is the purpose of his speech?
– What is his tone?
– Do you think this is an appropriate speech and tone for the situation?
– Does it seem to work to get him into Daneland?
– What do we learn about Beowulf’s personality from this speech?