Semester 1 Exam Fall '24

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What motivates Grendel to attack Herot in Beowulf?

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Grendel is motivated to attack Herot because the singing and happiness of the people make him angry and jealous.

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What does it mean to adore someone?

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To adore someone means to love or admire that person very much.

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Who is Hrothgar in Beowulf and what problem does he face?

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Hrothgar is the King of the Danes, and he faces the problem of a hulking man/monster (Grendel) who has been attacking and eating most of his men.

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What theme is illustrated by the excerpt 'There is no mark where they [our men] went down' from 'Song of the Mud'?

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This excerpt supports the theme that war strips people of their humanity and individuality.

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In 'To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars,' who is the speaker addressing?

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The speaker is addressing his beloved.

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What is the significance of Grendel's jealousy in Beowulf?

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Grendel's jealousy signifies the theme of isolation and the destructive nature of envy.

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How does Hrothgar's character reflect the challenges of leadership in Beowulf?

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Hrothgar's character reflects the challenges of leadership as he struggles to protect his people from Grendel while dealing with his own vulnerabilities.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'the mute enormous mouth of the mud'?

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The phrase uses personification, attributing human qualities to the mud.

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What is the main conflict in 'To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars'?

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The main conflict is the speaker's internal struggle between love for his beloved and his duty to go to war.

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What does the mud symbolize in the context of war in 'Song of the Mud'?

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The mud symbolizes the dehumanizing and consuming nature of war.