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English 12 (Period 7)

Course Description

English literature, world literature, and topics of inquiry are among the fields of study covered in this course. Major poets, playwrights, novelists, and essayists are studied thematically and across cultures. Portfolio activities, including a research paper, presentations, and independent reading, are also conducted in this course.

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Beowulf Review January 27

Aim: How does the author structure Part 3 of Beowulf to develop a thematic statement?
 
 
Every section in Beowulf has a purpose and shows a message about a topic. this can be different for every reader. For example, 

Part 1: Responsibility: Beowulf must fight an unkillable monster for a loyal ally.
Part 2: Responsibility: Beowulf must correct his mistakes.
Part 3: Dealing with problems beyond one’s control.
 
Plot Summary:
In class we have reviewed the following questions:
Page 73: 1. How does Beowulf become king?
                2. If Beowulf rules for “fifty long winters,” approximately how long
                    does he rule?
                3.
                4. How has Beowulf changed? [Inference]
Page 74:
              1. Why does the slave run away from his master?
              2. What does the slave find? What does he take?
              3. How does the dragon react to the thief?

Page 76 How did the dragon gain its wealth?
               Why does the dragon keep this gold?