Beowulf

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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. CliffsNotes on Beowulf takes you into the epic story of warriors and strange beasts. Beowulf is considered to be the longest and greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poem. Some see it as an early celebration of Christianity. Others think it extols – or perhaps condemns – heroic values. Step into this epic poem and get ready for sword fights, feasts, and treasures. With this study guide, you’ll be able to follow all of the action as you consider the artistic impact of the work. You'll also gain insight into the characteristics of the unknown poet and the manuscript itself. Other features that help you study includeCharacter analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysA review section that tests your knowledgeA Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides. Baldwin’s
Beowulf......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 5 How to Use This Book......Page 6 Life and Background of the Poet......Page 7 The Beowulf Poet......Page 8 The Manuscript......Page 9 Introduction to Beowulf......Page 11 Beowulf as Epic......Page 12 Beowulf as History......Page 13 Poetic Devices......Page 15 A Brief Synopsis......Page 16 Danes (Scyldings)......Page 18 Monsters......Page 19 Two Men, Three Swords, and a Great Mead-Hall......Page 20 Character Map......Page 21 Beowulf Geography......Page 22 Critical Commentaries......Page 23 Commentary......Page 24 Glossary......Page 26 Commentary......Page 28 Glossary......Page 31 Commentary......Page 32 Glossary......Page 35 Commentary......Page 36 Glossary......Page 38 Commentary......Page 39 Glossary......Page 40 Commentary......Page 42 Glossary......Page 44 Commentary......Page 45 Glossary......Page 47 Commentary......Page 48 Glossary......Page 50 Commentary......Page 51 Glossary......Page 54 Commentary......Page 55 Glossary......Page 57 Commentary......Page 59 Glossary......Page 61 Commentary......Page 62 Glossary......Page 64 Commentary......Page 65 Glossary......Page 67 Character Analyses......Page 68 Beowulf......Page 69 Wiglaf......Page 72 Grendel......Page 73 Hrothgar......Page 74 Unferth......Page 75 Wealhtheow......Page 76 Critical Essays......Page 77 Loyalty......Page 78 Reputation......Page 79 Generosity and Hospitality......Page 80 Revenge......Page 81 Heorot......Page 82 Grendel’s Claw and Head......Page 83 The Dragon’s Treasure- Trove......Page 84 Q&A......Page 85 Identify the Quote......Page 86 Practice Projects......Page 87 Books......Page 88 Internet......Page 90 Send Us Your Favorite Tips......Page 91 Index......Page 92