British Literature Assignments
August-September, 2018
Wed. 29 August
Introductions and Expectations
Thur. 30 August
Introduction & Background to Beowulf
Homework: Beowulf pp. 3-49
Fri. 31 Aug.
Start In Search of Beowulf documentary
Homework: Beowulf pp. 49-89
Wed. 5 Sept.
Discussion: How does Beowulf appear as a hero? What virtues does he possess? What is the source of Grendel's evil?
Continue Michael Wood documentary
Homework: Beowulf pp. 89-129
Thur. 6 Sept.
Discussion: How does Beowulf complete the vengeance against Grendel?
Finish Michael Woods documentary
Homework: Finish Beowulf
Fri. 8 Sept.
Discussion: How does Beowulf's adventure compare - and contrast - with other heroic epics that you know?
Homework: Read Heany's introduction ix-xxx
August-September, 2018
Wed. 29 August
Introductions and Expectations
Thur. 30 August
Introduction & Background to Beowulf
Homework: Beowulf pp. 3-49
Fri. 31 Aug.
Start In Search of Beowulf documentary
Homework: Beowulf pp. 49-89
Wed. 5 Sept.
Discussion: How does Beowulf appear as a hero? What virtues does he possess? What is the source of Grendel's evil?
Continue Michael Wood documentary
Homework: Beowulf pp. 89-129
Thur. 6 Sept.
Discussion: How does Beowulf complete the vengeance against Grendel?
Finish Michael Woods documentary
Homework: Finish Beowulf
Fri. 8 Sept.
Discussion: How does Beowulf's adventure compare - and contrast - with other heroic epics that you know?
Homework: Read Heany's introduction ix-xxx