The Descendant of Cain

After finishing up vocab unit 3, we spent quality time with the Anglo-Saxons and what ideologies they once held. We created a class list of ideologies, which we will return to after each reading selection in this unit. Afterwards, it was all about that Grendel as we began Beowulf. Noting the Biblical references, alliteration, darkness and light motifs, juxtaposition, and so much more, the class become involved in over-analyzing this scop's version of the mighty epic hero (We Need a Hero!) and the fiendish monster. Make sure to read the rest of the Beowulf section, ending in the vicinity of pg. 38. Of course, take notes on the literary elements - and Anglo-Saxon ideologies - present in the text. To make it even more fun, check out what it was like to live in 999 on pgs. 40-41.