The Epic Hero's Journey Directions: As you read the story of Beowulf, track the progress of his journey. We already
know the following
Call to Action: Beowulf was summoned by Hrothgar to assist in helping defeat the monster
who has been terrorizing Herot.
Leaves Home for a Long Period of Time: Beowulf travels to Herot (**there is more: where
else does he go?)
Journey Consists of Difficult Tasks: One difficult task consisted of the battle with Grendel
The outcome: Beowulf rips Grendel's arm off and hangs it in the rafters winning the battle
Discuss the other difficult tasks and the outcomes...
Depends on Wit (Intelligence): To defeat Grendel, Beowulf has to depend on his intelligence
and strength
When are the other instances of this? I
When does the transformation occur for Beowulf?
How does he gain his rightful place in society? How and why is he known to be epic?

Read the excerpt from warriors don't cry. as we approached behind them, we could see only the clusters of white people that stretched for a distance of two blocks along the entire span of the school building. my mind could take in the sights and sounds only one by one: flashing cameras, voices shouting in my ears, men and women jostling each other, old people, young people, people running, uniformed police officers walking, men standing still, men and women waving their fists, and then the long line of uniformed soldiers carrying weapons just like in the war movies i had seen. which words create the mood in the excerpt? check all that apply.

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful

Read the lines from "she walks in beauty." the smiles that win, the tints that glow, but tell of days in goodness spent, a mind at peace with all below, a heart whose love is innocent! which of wordsworth's beliefs about poetry is illustrated in these lines by byron? a. poetry should present the ordinary in unusual ways. b. poetry should include fantastical, dreamlike settings. c. poetry should revolve around feelings and emotions. d. poetry should focus heavily on everyday situations.