Beowulf Summative - Story

1.      Who are the THREE monsters that Beowulf overcomes in the poem?

• Grendel, a nest of sea trolls, the dragon.

• Hrothgar, Grendel’s mother, Grendel.

• Grendel, Grendel’s mother, the dragon

Match the stages of the 'overcoming the monster' narrative to their description.

• The battle begins; the hero might lose.

• Frustration

• The hero becomes aware of the monster.

• Nightmare

• All hope is lost for the hero.

• Thrilling escape from death

• The hero defeats the monster.

• Anticipation

• The hero begins their journey.

• Dream

 

Which part of the ‘Overcoming the monster structure’ is missing when Beowulf fights Grendel?

• Dream

• Thrilling escape from death

• Nightmare

Which part of the ‘Overcoming the monster structure’ is missing when Beowulf fights the dragon?

• Nightmare

• Thrilling escape from death

• Frustration

Think about Beowulf’s fight with Grendel’s mother. Match the following events to the stages of the 'overcoming the monster' narrative.

• His sword snaps as he fights her.

• Dream

• A light from God reveals a sacred sword.

• Frustration

• With no weapon, he has no way to win.

• Thrilling escape from death

• Beowulf plans to kill Grendel's mother.

• Nightmare

• Beowulf swims for a day to her cave.

• Anticipation

Think about some of the myths and legends we studied earlier this year where the hero fought a monster. You might choose Cyclops, the Minotaur or something else. Can you give examples to show how they follow the ‘Overcoming the monster’ structure?

Your answer must include: Anticipation, Dream, Frustration, Nightmare, Thrilling escape from death