Monday, September 1, 2008
Real life connection II
Why do we (society) continue to study and read epics written thousands of years ago? What's the point? Do we learn anything from these stories?
Real life connection
This could perhaps be tied to our current presidential electorates. One who believes in talk and diplomacy and the other who believes in action. Do you think leaders of rival nations, tribes, or groups should settle differences between themselves without involving their followers? Is it possible or practical to settle conflicts this way? Support your responses.
Achilles and Beowulf
Compare and contrast Achilles and Beowulf. Consider their actions and the reasons for those actions. Think abou thow they are alike and how they are different. Who behaves more like a true epic hero?
Alliteration and epic similes
Find some in both Beowulf and The Illiad. Why do the authors employ these devices?
Beowulf the movie
Did anybody see the one released last year? It was horrible and nothing like what you read? What did you think of the movie, now that you've read a large portion of the epic?
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