Wednesday, 10/16/13: Binder

* Open

* Binder

* Journal 4 (Due Thursday, Oct. 17)
  • Note elements of the story you find interesting.  What is the style like?  How does the author describe things?  
  • Identify what you believe might be any symbols in the story, taking a stab at what you think they might mean.
  • Since numerology had an enormous impact on and in medieval and Renaissance works, take note of any numerological elements (also, check out the link here to help you make sense of numerological meanings in the poem).
  • Note juxtapositions you encounter in the narrative and consider their dramatic effect. 
  • How do Beowulf and Gawain compare, both as heroes and as examples of the heroic narrative? 
HW: J4; Party

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