Anglo-Saxon Elegies & Beowulf Review

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What lesson does the speaker learn about worldly glory?

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Worldly glory and power vanish.

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Does Anglo-Saxon poetry reflect both Christian and pagan beliefs?

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True

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How is the sea described in Anglo-Saxon poetry?

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Harsh, lonely, cold.

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What do Pagans believe about entering heaven?

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Pagans do not believe in heaven.

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Who is the speaker in 'The Seafarer' and what point of view is used?

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A seafarer-first person.

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What is a common theme in Anglo-Saxon elegies?

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The transience of life and the inevitability of fate.

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What literary device is frequently used in Anglo-Saxon poetry?

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Alliteration.

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What is the significance of the sea in Anglo-Saxon literature?

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It symbolizes isolation and the challenges of life.

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What role does fate play in Anglo-Saxon beliefs?

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Fate is seen as a controlling force in life.

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What is an elegy?

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A poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.