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