Beowulf Questions and Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025
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Module
Beowulf
Institution
Beowulf
When was it written?
~~> Between 700 -1000 AD
Who is the author?
~~> unknown
Where does Beowulf take place?
~~> Denmark & Sweden, in Scandinavia
How was the story spread?
~~> Oral tradition
Who actually wrote down the story of Beowulf?
~~> Christian monks
What language was ...
~~> the central figure in a long narrative that reflects the values and heroic
ideals of a particular society
What is a common flaw of an epic hero?
~~> hubris
What are two important literary elements in Beowulf?
~~> Alliteration and Kennings
What character is mentioned in the very beginning of Beowulf?
~~> Shield Sheafson, the king of the Danes
What two religions can be found in the story of Beowulf?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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