Wyrd Words: Dr. Peter Leithart and Beowulf

I. Pray

II. See original examples.

III. Review Leithart on Germanic Literature.
1. What insight concerning the nature of the Christian missionary work in the north does Heliand give?
2. Compare this with what you know of missionary work in other areas.

IV. Review Leithart on Beowulf's background.
1. Are the monsters in Beowulf folkloric intrusions? If so, why? If not, why not?
2. Consider the three feats of Beowulf and what each threat symbolizes.

V. Begin ch. 4 in Coppee's literature.

HW: Read chapters 4-6

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