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Assignment:
1. In a response of two to three sentences, explain how the action described in the following lines helps show Grendel as a monster.
"'Neath the cloudy cliffs came from the moor then
Grendel going, God's anger bare he.
The monster intended some one of earthmen
In the hall-building grand to entrap and make way with"
You must cite from and explain these lines in your response.
2. In a response of two to three sentences, explain how the action described in the following lines helps show Beowulf as a hero.
"This early discovered
The master of malice, that in middle-earth's regions,
'Neath the whole of the heavens, no hand-grapple greater
In any man else had he ever encountered"
You must cite from and explain these lines in your response.
3. Using the actions you have noted for Grendel and Beowulf, discuss how their actions in battle reflect the qualities of heroes and monsters. Answer in a paragraph of eight to ten sentences, making sure to include evidence and direct citations from the lines of Beowulf to support your ideas.