Beowulf Theme Study:
In your class notes we will be collecting ample evidence of the two major Anglo-Saxon Themes utilized in Beowulf.
The two themes for examination are:
The Importance of Heroic Tradition- (Tells the story of the bravery of an epic hero)
The Elegiac Tradition- (Mourning of times, better times, that have passed)
Setting aside plenty of room in your notes for both themes, you will be gathering evidence for each theme from the poem. Once you have found textual evidence that supports the theme, you will be supplying explanation of its (the text's) literary significance. This will be a thorough text exercise.
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