Characterizing Beowulf: An Epic Hero? Part 1. Characterization w/ Evidence
Directions: This week, as you read “The Coming of Beowulf,” find pieces of quoted evidence
that reveal one or more of Beowulfs characteristics. Copy each piece of evidence in the first
column of the table, then determine which (if any) epic hero characteristic(s) it reveals and state
this in the second column. By the end of this week, your table should be completed.
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Traits of an Epic Hero
• Superior or superhuman strength or intelligence
A respected leader
Brave deeds
Risks life for the greater good
Ethical (chooses right/good over evil)
On a quest (a journey with a purpose)
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Epic Hero Trait(s) This Reveals
Evidence - Quoted with Line Numbers
Class Example

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explanation:

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i believe the answer is a.

explanation:

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the sentence that best describes the tone of the passage from the radio broadcast compared to the passage from the book is b. the radio broadcast has a more surprised tone.

consider the text evidence: in the passage from the book, the description is more matter-of-fact. it is simply describing the things resembling little grey snakes, but there is no urgency in the description. on the other hand, in the passage from the radio broadcast, there is definetely urgency (you can tell from the expression used, "good heavens", which clearly indicates surprise.)