1.03 short essay about Beowulf

1.03 short essay about Beowulf

For this assignment, you will use supporting evidence from Beowulf, Emerson’s “Heroism,” and your notes to answer one of these questions in an 8-10 sentence essay:

Would Emerson consider Beowulf a hero? Look at his description of heroism in the excerpts you’ve read to determine your answer. Use the Option A Writing Organizer to collect your thoughts before writing.

Or
What characteristics from Emerson’s “Heroism” are most necessary for defeating a monster like Grendel? Use theOption B Writing Organizer to collect your thoughts before writing.
You can revisit previous lessons or use these links to reference the excerpts you’ve previously read:

Excerpt 1: Grendel
Excerpt 2: Beowulf
Excerpt 3: Grendel Arrives
Excerpt 4: The Battle Begins
Excerpt 5: Conclusion of the Battle
Excerpt 6: Emerson’s “Heroism”
Be sure to use summarizing, paraphrasing, and properly punctuated direct quotations to support your ideas.

Your essay will be evaluated using the Concept Synthesis: Exploring the Hero rubric

 

 

 

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Emerson would consider Beowulf a hero because Beowulf exhibits qualities of heroism. These qualities of heroism shown by Beowulf include; bravery, courage, loyalty, in-human strength and self-confidence (Emerson, 2012). A sign of confidence is demonstrated by Beowulf when he says,

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