ENGLISH IV
BEOWULF
THE FINAL BATTLE
OBJECTIVE: By the end of today’s lesson SWBAT apply the skills of Literary Analysis
To Anglo – Saxon Literary work BEOWULF seeking 80% mastery.
HOMEWORK: Compare and contrast The Movie BEOWULF with the story from the
text . Students are to compare the two texts in terms of character
development, plot, setting and action. Also, there are many themes
that the movie deals with that is ignored by the text. Identify those
themes and contemplate any reason as to why such themes were
selected. (Continuation Assignment)
DO NOW Meata Cognitive Free Write: Throughout BEOWULF, there are many
references to the pagan notion of fate (see
line 676 page 43 ) as an impersonal force
that predetermines the outcome of events
in a person’s life. This concept, known as
WYRD, was central to Anglo-Saxon belief.
BEOWULF tells GRENDEL in the movie
“…I’ve been waiting for you…” and “…I’m
a creature just like you….” GRENDEL began
to change his routine as Hrothgar notices and
BEOWULF says “…It knows I’m here….”
Discuss in paragraph form how and why is this
An example of fate or wyrd.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION: Oral / Silent Reading Exercises pages 43-48
1) Examine the beginning of “The Final Battle.” Beowulf insists on going into this battle alone. Why?
2) Examine line 724 “…when Beowulf fought and fate denied him glory in battle…” suggests what about wyrd?
3) Who was the son of Weohstan?
4) In what was does Wiglaf intervene in “The Final Battle?”
5) Read lines 761 to 790 and explain what is going on here.
6) Read lines 621 to 624. Explain how fate or wyrd is operating here.
7) What were the final orders Beowulf gave to Wiglaf?
8) In what way does the final orders to Wiglaf show Beowulf’s pride even in death?
9) In “The Final Battle” what is the reaction of Beowulf’s men?
10) What is Wiglaf’s response to the men who left in “The Final Battle?”
GUIDED PRACTICE: Define the word motif on page 1424. What recurring motifs
repeat itself in “The Final Battle?” What in your opinion
is the writer’s purpose for using these motifs?
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Focus in on any of the battles that BEOWULF encounters.
Rewrite those battles in the same way that a sportscaster
who announce a championship boxing match or wrestling
match.
CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING: Students will demonstrate a show of hands for all
who understands this assignment.
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