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Beowulf (Modern Video Games + Movies (The Hobbit, a movie trilogy filled…
Beowulf
Modern Video Games + Movies
The Hobbit, a movie trilogy filled with Mythological monsters similar to that of Beowulf (dragons, trolls, etc.)
Trolls
Skyrim, A game clearly inspired by Scandinavian heritage, just as Beowulf was
Dragons
Lord of The Rings, many similar monsters
Trolls
Why should anyone read it?
Life lessons about honor and bravery
First poem in English history, might reveal something about their culture
Will also help understand where modern author's may have gotten inspiration
You might have to read in your British Literature Class
Similarities to the Odyssey
Brave main characters going on an adventure
Both fight horrible monsters
Differences from the Odyssey
Qualities of a "hero"
Odysseus
Cunning, sneaky, intelligent
Beowulf
Bold, courageous, filled with vengance
Connections to my life
Everyone has to fight monsters at some point
Applying to college
Finding financial success later in life
Doing school projects at the last second
