Beowulf+(Lit)

AP LIT: BEOWULF

Remember to study all the terms and notes written down in class.

In addition, the below information is very important.

Know the following: The name of the original manuscript and the reason it is given that name The general elements of the epic with specific examples related to //Beowulf// The characteristics of Anglo Saxon poetry, and specific lines of Old English from //Beowulf// as examples

Be able to discuss: The heroic code and examples from //Beowulf// The differences and similarities between the battles fought by the main character throughout the story The difference between Burton Raffel's translation and Seamus Heaney's translation The idea that time, folklore, and various editors may have adapted or changed the story over the years

Look at some helpful links: 1) [] [Here is a reading Heaney did for MIT. The //Beowulf// portion starts about 46:45.] 2) [] [A link is provided here to preview a film segment of Heaney discussing //Beowulf//.] 3) [] [Students who enjoy humor will like this //Beowulf// commentary.]