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Notes for Beowulf
• Epic:
A long narrative poem telling about the deeds of a great hero and reflecting the values of the society from which it originated.
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Epic Characteristics
• Tells the story of a hero/leader who is larger than life
• Begins by stating the theme of the work• Action is extraordinary—deeds of great valor
and super-human courage• Supernatural forces play a part• Vast setting• Combines history, mythology, legend, and
folklore
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Epic Features
• The banquet • The boast• The battle• The voyage (often to the underworld)• The funeral
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The Epic Hero
• Is significant and glorified• Is on a quest• Is a strong and responsible leader• Has superior or superhuman strength,
intelligence, and/or courage• Is devoted to a soldierly code and the
expectancy to “kill and get killed”• Extols the heroic virtues—strives for honor
and fame, courage and loyalty
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BeowulfTerms Relating to Beowulf, the Anglo-Saxon Epic
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ComitatusSteadfast loyalty between the thane and king which is rewarded by treasure
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Wergild“Man-price”Any Anglo-
Saxon who took a life had to pay a price for his deed or accept the revenge of the victim’s family
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ScopThe revered
musical poet of the tribe whose job was to recount the history and traditions of his people
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Thane
Means warrior
(One of the warrior-class)
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CaesuraIn Anglo Saxon
poetry, a pause which divides each four-stress line in half which is essential to the rhythm
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AlliterationThe repetition of initial consonant sounds
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Emphatic RhythmStrongly expressive rhyme scheme or meter used for emphasis
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KenningA metaphorical
phrase used in Anglo Saxon poetry to replace a concrete noun
“the ring-giver”= king