Final HJ /Anglo Saxon Beowulf Flashcard

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What is the last stage of the hero's journey called?

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The Return

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What are the 4 MAIN stages of The Hero's Journey?

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Call to Adventure, Initiation, Transformation, Return

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What is the main gathering place in an Anglo-Saxon kingdom?

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Mead Hall

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What is a metaphorical phrase or compound word used to name a person, place or thing indirectly?

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Kenning

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What does Hrothgar call his Hall?

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Herot

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Define 'Hero's Journey'.

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A narrative structure that outlines the typical adventure of the archetype known as the Hero.

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What is the significance of the Mead Hall in Anglo-Saxon culture?

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It serves as the center of society, a place for gatherings, feasting, and storytelling.

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What is an archetype?

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A typical example of a person or thing, often used in literature to represent universal patterns of human nature.

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Explain the term 'Kenning' with an example.

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A kenning is a compound expression in Old English and Old Norse poetry with metaphorical meaning, e.g., 'whale-road' for the sea.

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What role does Grendel play in Beowulf?

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Grendel is the primary antagonist, representing chaos and evil that Beowulf must confront.