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Medieval Literature Classroom Agenda and Assignment Overview

Dive into Anglo-Saxon and Middle English texts, exploring heroic traits and the Norman Invasion's impact. Prepare for Sir Gawain quiz and delve into themes of treasure, loyalty, and legacy in Beowulf. Homework includes reading responses.

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Medieval Literature Classroom Agenda and Assignment Overview

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  1. Today’s Agenda • Go over homework • Reminder: last class—extra credit, synopsis, traits of the hero • Explain class presentations • Mention Essay #1 (Due Weds, Sept 29th). Answer questions • Brief clips on Anglo-Saxon treasure • Discuss key sections of the text of Beowulf • Highlights of “The Wanderer” (112) & “The Wife’s Lament” (113) • Introduce the Norman Invasion, its linguistic and social impact on England, the rise of Romance, and the legend of King Arthur.

  2. Homework for next class • Do the Reading Response Question on Sir Gawain. • Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 185-end. • Think about the Gawain reading questions posted online • They’re under “course documents” on the “The Middle English Period” page. • There will be a Quiz on Monday • The answers to two of the questions are on page 7. • The answers to four of the questions are on pages 160-61. • The answers to four of the questions come from pages 162-76 in the story. These are related to the plot and memorable details.

  3. Some Especially Noteworthy Sections in Beowulf • On Women & Hospitality: NA 46, 59-61. • On the Significance of Treasure: NA 60. • On “Eternal Rewards” and Beowulf’s God: NA 71. • On Peace-Weaving: NA 76-77. • On Ubi-Sunt and Empty Treasure: NA 81. • On Loyalty and Treasure: NA 88-89. • On Legacy and Treasure: NA 99-100. • Treasure makes the world go round? • What lessons does the text leave us with?

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