Beowulf

What are some of the major themes in Beowulf?

• greed, deceit, corruption, justice

• love, betrayal, forgiveness, magic

• heroism, loyalty, fate, power of storytelling

• war, revenge, honor, courage

How does Beowulf explore the theme of heroism?

• Beowulf explores the theme of heroism through the character of Grendel.

• Beowulf explores the theme of heroism through the character of Wiglaf.

• Beowulf explores the theme of heroism through the character of Beowulf himself.

• Beowulf explores the theme of heroism through the character of Hrothgar.

Discuss the theme of loyalty in Beowulf.

• Beowulf is primarily focused on the theme of betrayal.

• Loyalty is only a minor theme in Beowulf.

• The theme of loyalty is prominent throughout Beowulf.

• The theme of loyalty is not explored in Beowulf.

What role does fate play in Beowulf?

• Fate plays a significant role in Beowulf.

• Fate plays a minor role in Beowulf.

• Fate has no role in Beowulf.

• Fate is the main antagonist in Beowulf.

Explain the theme of good vs. evil in Beowulf.

• The theme of heroism vs. cowardice

• The theme of love vs. hate

• The theme of good vs. evil

• The theme of light vs. darkness

What are some examples of foreshadowing in Beowulf?

• Beowulf receives a prophecy about his death from a wise old woman.

• Beowulf mentions his own death before his battle with the dragon and the funeral pyre of Shield Sheafson.

• The dragon's lair is described as dark and foreboding.

• Beowulf's sword breaks during his battle with Grendel's mother.

Discuss the use of imagery in Beowulf.

• Imagery is used to confuse the reader in Beowulf.

• Imagery is not used in Beowulf.

• Imagery is used to slow down the pace of the story in Beowulf.

• Imagery is used to create vivid descriptions and evoke emotions in Beowulf.

What is the significance of the mead-hall in Beowulf?

• The mead-hall in Beowulf is significant because it symbolizes community, power, and the king's generosity.

• The mead-hall in Beowulf is significant because it signifies individualism, powerlessness, and the king's selfishness.

• The mead-hall in Beowulf is significant because it symbolizes war, destruction, and the king's tyranny.

• The mead-hall in Beowulf is significant because it represents isolation, weakness, and the king's stinginess.