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1. How is Grendel’s world different from Heorot’s? Describe each. 2. How did you feel about Grendel after he was wounded? Do you think that he got what he deserved? Why? 3. How is Beowulf similar to heroes that we have in our society today? How is he different? 4. Describe Beowulf’s battle with Grendel. 5. How is Beowulf similar to the horror stories and movies that are so popular? 6. Pretend you are Grendel. Write a diary as though you were the monster recording several days in his life. 7. Describe Beowulf’s character. What kind of man is he? Use examples from the story. 8. Write a news story and report on the battle between Beowulf and Grendel. 9. Write about the battle from Grendel’s point of view. 10. Write a resume for Beowulf. Pretend that he is applying to Hrothgar for the job of monster slayer. 11. Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing Grendel’s mother before and after the battle. 12. Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing Hrothgar after the battle. 13. Imagine that Beowulf was able to sit down with Grendel before the battle. He wants to try to talk Grendel out of killing more warriors. What would the conversation be like? 14. Choose one of the female characters. Which one is the strongest to you? 15. Write a different ending for the story. Be sure to include many specific details. 16. Write about two movie monsters that you are familiar with. What are they like? How are they similar or different from Grendel? 17. Compare and contrast Hrothgar, Beowulf, and Hygelac as leaders. 18. What superheroes did you admire as a child? What did you like about them? Why? 19. What real-life heroes do you admire? Why do you feel that way? |