Please get started with the following activity as soon as you come in....

Please add on to yesterday's assignment characterizing Grendel. (it can be on a separate sheet of paper if you like):
Please repeat yesterday's characterization process only this time for the hero Beowulf (min. 2 adjectives/textual examples). His description begins on page:  36-39.
Here is the "skeleton" we used yesterday if you need it:

In the beginning of the epic poem Beowulf, the title character, Beowulf, is described as….____________. This is shown in lines ____ when it states _________. Beowulf also shows himself to be _____________ as seen in lines _______ meaning, ____________. 

Today we will read beginning on page 40: "The Battle with Grendel."
As you read think about the characteristics of an epic hero and how Beowulf proves himself to be one according to that definition:
*Jot down a few notes and line numbers as you read that you could share with the class when we are done reading: How does Beowulf prove himself to be an epic hero?
*Also, note how Grendel has changed. How and why is this??