Anglo-Saxon Literature Essentials

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Time Period

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5th to 11th century

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Language

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Old English

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Famous Epic

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Beowulf

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Beowulf Author

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Unknown

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Key Themes

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Heroism, Fate, Loyalty

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Literary Form

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Poetry and Prose

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Rhyme Scheme

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Alliteration

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Characters of Beowulf

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Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel's Mother, the Dragon

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Themes of Beowulf

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Conflict between good and evil, courage, loyalty, christian values