Vocabulary #2
accoutrements: personal clothing, accessories, etc.
-Her accountrements were embellished with jewels.
apogee: the highest point; climax
- The apogee in the story was when the little girl died.
apropos: fitting; at the right time
- Adding that section seemed apropos.
bicker: to engage in an argument
- The siblings bickered constantly.
coalesce: to grow together; unite to become one
- They coalesced into a single movement.
contretemps: an inopportune occurrence
- She decided to skip practice today because she had a bad contretemps with her coach.
convolution: a rolled up or coiled condition
- She never finished the novel because of the many convolutions.
cull: to choose; select
- He couldn't decide whether to cull the first one or the second.
disparate: distinct in kind; essentially different
- The team won despite their disparate skills.
dogmatic: asserting opinions in an arrogant manner
- The teacher was dogmatic in her views.
licentious: unrestrained by law or general immorality
- I have never met such a licentious girl.
mete: to distribute; to measure
- At the beginning of the day, the leader would mete out duties.
noxious: morally harmful; corrupting
- The movie she watched was noxious.
polemic: a controversial argument
- Abortion is polemic.
populous: jammed or crowded with people
- An example of a populous place would be New York City.
probity: integrity; honesty
- She showed a lot of probity in her speech
repartee: a quick, witty reply
- John's repartee was amusing to the media.
supervene: to take place as something additional
- The comedian supervened at the end of the event.
truncate: to shorten by cutting off a part
- The author decided to truncate her novel.
unimpeachable: above suspicion; impossible to discredit
- The police questioned the unimpeachable witness.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Sunday, August 25, 2013
I split this assignment up with Hannah, Taylor, Meghan, and Zach. We split it up and did our parts on our own. My part did not take very long at all because it was mostly recalling things that happened in the story.
Prologue: The Rise of the Danish Nation (Meghan)
1.Realize that this prologue introduces the Danes, not Beowulf or his people the Geats. What was unusual about the way Shield came to be ruler of the Danes? What was his funeral like? What relation is Hrothgar to Shield?
-Shield was first an orphan that ascended to king status. His funeral was very grand, for he was put out in a boat with a lot of treasure as his tomb. Shield is actually an ancestor to Hrothgar.
Heorot is Attacked (Meghan)
1.What magnificent work did Hrothgar undertake? Who attacked it, and with what result? How long did the attacks last? What was the response of the Danes?
-Hrothgar decided to build a magnificent mead-hall, but caught the attention of Grendel, a demon ascended from Cain, who attacked the hall, killing 30 men in the first night alone. The attacks lasted for 12 years, and put Denmark and the King in a state of depression.
The Hero Comes to Heorot (Meghan)
1. What does Beowulf do when he hears of Hrothgar's problems with Grendel?
-Beowulf decided to come to Denmark and help Hrothgar defeat Grendel, and selects 14 of his bravest men to accommodate him.
2. Whom do the Geats first meet when they arrive in Denmark? What does he do, and what do they do?
- The Geats first meet a Danish guard, who asks them who they are and what they are arrived to do, while shaking his spear. Beowulf responds that they are the Geats, and have came to help Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel.
3. They next meet Hrothgar's herald. Who is he? What does he tell them? What does he tell Hrothgar? What does Hrothgar respond? Are you surprised that Hrothgar knows Beowulf so well?
-Hrothgar's herald is Wulfgar, who is known for his great wisdom. He tells Hrothgar about Beowulf's mission, and Hrothgar comments on how well he knew Beowulf's father, and how he remembers him as a child. I'm not too surprised that Hrothgar has a connection with Beowulf because it makes more sense now that Beowulf would come to help him.
4.What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar when he enters? What did Hrothgar do for Beowulf's father?
-Beowulf tells Hrothgar of his past glories and offers to fight Grendel without weapons. Hrothgar mended a feud between Beowulf's father and the Wulfing tribe.
Feast at Heorot (Meghan)
1. What does Unferth accuse Beowulf of? How does Beowulf answer him? How is this episode relevant to the poem as a whole? What does Beowulf accuse Unferth of?
-Unferth accuses Beowulf of losing a swimming match to Breca, but Beowulf counters with his own version of the story, and accuses Unferth of drunkenness. This episode shwos truly how confident and likable Beowulf is, and how people tend to believe in him.
2. What is Queen Wealhtheow doing during the feasting?
During the feasting, the Queen brings around a goblet and makes a toast thanking God for bringing Beowulf to defeat Grendel, then sits next to Beowulf.
The Fight with Grendel (Meghan)
1.Heroic poetry normally has a scene in which the hero arms for battle. What is different about Beowulf's preparations for his fight with Grendel?
- Beowulf plans on not using weapons to fight Grendel.
2.What happens when Grendel enters Heorot? How does Beowulf fight with him? What happens when Grendel tries to leave? Does Grendel escape? What does he leave behind?
-When Grendel enters Herot he kills one man and tries to swipe at Beowulf but gets his claws caught by Beowulf's string hands. Grendel tries to escape but his arm comes clean off due to the strength of Beowulf's hold on him so he escapes but is fatally wounded.
Celebration at Heorot (Taylor)
1. Beowulf is like Sigemond in that he loves displaying his courage and valor through warring battles. However, he is unlike Sigemond in that he would rather go into battle alone and rely on his own strength, than to do well commanding others and being a leader.
2. Hrothgar is esctatic about Beowulf's deed, and celebrates his victory by awarding him many gifts. Among those gifts is a sword. Unferth is rather quiet after Beowulf succeeded, because he was proven wrong.
3. In the story of Finn the Frisians and the Danes are at war, and until Hildeburgh, a Dane, married Finn, Lord of the Frisians. This idea of using a bride as a way to heal two warring states was proved ineffective, because Hildeburgh's brother was killed when visiting her and Finn was later killed out of vengeance.
4. Wealtheow asks Hrothgar to not give Beowulf the throne, but instead to keep the throne in the bloodline.
5. Beowulf gives the necklace to Hygelac, who later wears it in the battle in which he dies. Wealtheow asks Beowulf to guide and protect her children.
6. So many men remain in the beer hall to sleep because, now that Grendel is dead, they think it is completely safe. This is a mistake because Grendel's vengeful mother comes in the night and takes one of Hrothgar's men and her son's arm.
BEOWULF AND GRENDEL'S MOTHER (lines 1251-2199, pp. 60-79)
Another Attack (TAYLOR)
1. Grendel's mother comes to Heorot to get revenge for her son's death. This is different than Grendel's reason for tormenting the hall. Grendel just enjoyed the thrill of killing the men and stopping their constant celebrations.
2. Hrothgar's response is to ask Beowulf to kill Grendel's mother. Grendel's mother had killed Aeschere who was Hrothgar's close friend and advisor.
3. The mere is a strange swampy lake, where Grendel and his mother live in an underwater cave.
Beowulf Fights Grendel’s Mother (lines 1383-1650, pg.63-68) (HANNAH)
1.How much later does Part 2 take place? What kings have died in the meanwhile? What danger now exists?
- Part 2 takes place 50 years later. The kings that have died in the meanwhile are Hygelac and Heardred. Danger now exists and it is a dragon.
2.Why is the dragon angry? Why did the man take a cup? How did the treasure come to be there in the first place?
- The dragon is angry because a thief stole a goblet from the treasure trove the dragon was guarding. The treasure got there because an ancient race that was doomed to perish began to bury their treasures there, and the dragon found it.
3.What did the dragon destroy that evening?
- The dragon came out to attack Geat people and destroyed their properties.
4.Why does Beowulf think his home was burnt? Why does he order a new shield? How will he fight this battle? What will happen to him?
- He thinks his house got burnt because he did something that displeased the gods. He orders a new shield that cannot be burned by the dragon. He ends up fighting the battle without a sword or shield, but he is bringing men with him. He is confident about this battle.
5.How did Hygelac die? (The description in lines 2354-2379 begins one of several versions of Geatish history and Hygelac's death we will get.) What did Beowulf do after Hygelac's death? What happened when he returned home? Did he accept Hygd's offer to become king?
- Hygelac died in Friesland during a battle by a Frankish king. Beowulf killed the Frankish king because he killed Hygelac. When Beowulf returned home Hygd offered him to be king, but he refused out of respect for his younger cousin.
6.What happened to Hygelac's son Heardred? (That's the story in lines 2380-2390.) How did Beowulf plan to revenge Heardred's death (lines 2391-2396)
- He was killed in battle against the Swedes. He helps Eagils kill Onela, the Swedish king.
7.How many men accompany Beowulf as he goes to meet the dragon?
- Twelve men including himself went with him to meet the dragon.
8.What happened to Hygelac's oldest brother Herebeald? Who killed him? What did this do to his father King Hrethel? What happened between the Swedes and Geats after Hrethel's death? What happened to Haethcyn? How did Beowulf revenge Hygelac's death?
- Herebeald was killed by accident by the Haethcyn with an arrow. His father died for grief over his sons death. Battles broke out between the Swedish and Geats after Herebeald's death. Haethcynwas killed during battle. Beowulf got his revenge for Hygelac's death by killing Dayraven, a Frankish warrior.
Beowolf Attacks the Dragon (Me)
1. What did Beowolf tell his companions to do?
- Beowolf told them to stay back, and let him kill the dragon.
2. What happens the first time Beowulf and the dragon fight? What do his companions do? How is Wiglaf different? What does he tell the others? What does he then do?
-The first time Beowolf and the dragon fight, Beowolf gets hurt. All of his companions fled except for Wiglaf. He is different because he actually kept the promise they had all made by being brave when their leader needed them, and he tells the others this. He then helps Beowolf defeat the dragon.
3.What happens the second time Beowulf meets the dragon? What happens to Beowulf? Who kills the dragon?
-The dragon bites Beowolf's neck, and he dies. Wiglaf kills the dragon.
4.What does the dying Beowulf ask Wiglaf to do? What happens when Beowulf sees the gold? How does Beowulf want to be buried?
-Beowolf asks Wiglaf to go into the cave and see what treasure he earned. When he sees the gold, he gives his golden necklace, his helmet, rings etc. to Wiglaf. He asks to be buried right where the dragon was killed.
Beowolf's Funeral (Me)
1.What happens when the companions return? What does Wiglaf say to him? What does he expect will happen in the future?
-Wiglaf is angry at them for not helping in a time of need. He believes that the Geats will get destroyed.
2.What does the messenger tell the city? (This passage, lines 2900-3027, is the third account of the history of the Geats and the death of Hygelac. These are the enemies that will attack the Geats when they learn of Beowulf's death.) What happened overnight in Ravenswood after Ongentheow killed Haethcyn? What happened the next morning? What happened to Ongentheow? What does the messenger say to do with the gold? What is the final image (animal) of the messenger's speech?
- The messenger announces the news of Beowolf's death. The messenger states that the treasure was cursed, and that Beowolf was never greedy. The last image is of the Dragon.
3. What does Wiglaf tell the crowd that comes to see the dragon and Beowulf?
-Wiglaf tells the crowd about Beowolf's incredible fighting skills.
4.What happens to the dragon?
- They pushed the dragon over the cliff, thinking that it didn't deserve to be buried.
5.What happens during and after the funeral celebration?
-The crowd celebrates Beowolf's accomplishments, but are also very sad about his death.
6.What did the Geats say about Beowulf in the last three lines of the poem? Are these the terms one would expect to be used to describe a military hero?
-They said that no better king had lived who is deserving of praise. Yes, because military heroes need to be brave because they put their life in danger for us.
Prologue: The Rise of the Danish Nation (Meghan)
1.Realize that this prologue introduces the Danes, not Beowulf or his people the Geats. What was unusual about the way Shield came to be ruler of the Danes? What was his funeral like? What relation is Hrothgar to Shield?
-Shield was first an orphan that ascended to king status. His funeral was very grand, for he was put out in a boat with a lot of treasure as his tomb. Shield is actually an ancestor to Hrothgar.
Heorot is Attacked (Meghan)
1.What magnificent work did Hrothgar undertake? Who attacked it, and with what result? How long did the attacks last? What was the response of the Danes?
-Hrothgar decided to build a magnificent mead-hall, but caught the attention of Grendel, a demon ascended from Cain, who attacked the hall, killing 30 men in the first night alone. The attacks lasted for 12 years, and put Denmark and the King in a state of depression.
The Hero Comes to Heorot (Meghan)
1. What does Beowulf do when he hears of Hrothgar's problems with Grendel?
-Beowulf decided to come to Denmark and help Hrothgar defeat Grendel, and selects 14 of his bravest men to accommodate him.
2. Whom do the Geats first meet when they arrive in Denmark? What does he do, and what do they do?
- The Geats first meet a Danish guard, who asks them who they are and what they are arrived to do, while shaking his spear. Beowulf responds that they are the Geats, and have came to help Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel.
3. They next meet Hrothgar's herald. Who is he? What does he tell them? What does he tell Hrothgar? What does Hrothgar respond? Are you surprised that Hrothgar knows Beowulf so well?
-Hrothgar's herald is Wulfgar, who is known for his great wisdom. He tells Hrothgar about Beowulf's mission, and Hrothgar comments on how well he knew Beowulf's father, and how he remembers him as a child. I'm not too surprised that Hrothgar has a connection with Beowulf because it makes more sense now that Beowulf would come to help him.
4.What does Beowulf tell Hrothgar when he enters? What did Hrothgar do for Beowulf's father?
-Beowulf tells Hrothgar of his past glories and offers to fight Grendel without weapons. Hrothgar mended a feud between Beowulf's father and the Wulfing tribe.
Feast at Heorot (Meghan)
1. What does Unferth accuse Beowulf of? How does Beowulf answer him? How is this episode relevant to the poem as a whole? What does Beowulf accuse Unferth of?
-Unferth accuses Beowulf of losing a swimming match to Breca, but Beowulf counters with his own version of the story, and accuses Unferth of drunkenness. This episode shwos truly how confident and likable Beowulf is, and how people tend to believe in him.
2. What is Queen Wealhtheow doing during the feasting?
During the feasting, the Queen brings around a goblet and makes a toast thanking God for bringing Beowulf to defeat Grendel, then sits next to Beowulf.
The Fight with Grendel (Meghan)
1.Heroic poetry normally has a scene in which the hero arms for battle. What is different about Beowulf's preparations for his fight with Grendel?
- Beowulf plans on not using weapons to fight Grendel.
2.What happens when Grendel enters Heorot? How does Beowulf fight with him? What happens when Grendel tries to leave? Does Grendel escape? What does he leave behind?
-When Grendel enters Herot he kills one man and tries to swipe at Beowulf but gets his claws caught by Beowulf's string hands. Grendel tries to escape but his arm comes clean off due to the strength of Beowulf's hold on him so he escapes but is fatally wounded.
Celebration at Heorot (Taylor)
1. Beowulf is like Sigemond in that he loves displaying his courage and valor through warring battles. However, he is unlike Sigemond in that he would rather go into battle alone and rely on his own strength, than to do well commanding others and being a leader.
2. Hrothgar is esctatic about Beowulf's deed, and celebrates his victory by awarding him many gifts. Among those gifts is a sword. Unferth is rather quiet after Beowulf succeeded, because he was proven wrong.
3. In the story of Finn the Frisians and the Danes are at war, and until Hildeburgh, a Dane, married Finn, Lord of the Frisians. This idea of using a bride as a way to heal two warring states was proved ineffective, because Hildeburgh's brother was killed when visiting her and Finn was later killed out of vengeance.
4. Wealtheow asks Hrothgar to not give Beowulf the throne, but instead to keep the throne in the bloodline.
5. Beowulf gives the necklace to Hygelac, who later wears it in the battle in which he dies. Wealtheow asks Beowulf to guide and protect her children.
6. So many men remain in the beer hall to sleep because, now that Grendel is dead, they think it is completely safe. This is a mistake because Grendel's vengeful mother comes in the night and takes one of Hrothgar's men and her son's arm.
BEOWULF AND GRENDEL'S MOTHER (lines 1251-2199, pp. 60-79)
Another Attack (TAYLOR)
1. Grendel's mother comes to Heorot to get revenge for her son's death. This is different than Grendel's reason for tormenting the hall. Grendel just enjoyed the thrill of killing the men and stopping their constant celebrations.
2. Hrothgar's response is to ask Beowulf to kill Grendel's mother. Grendel's mother had killed Aeschere who was Hrothgar's close friend and advisor.
3. The mere is a strange swampy lake, where Grendel and his mother live in an underwater cave.
Beowulf Fights Grendel’s Mother (lines 1383-1650, pg.63-68) (HANNAH)
3 In preparation for his battle with Grendel’s mother, Beowulf dresses in his new armor he was given by Hrothgar. Beowulf brings with him a sword borrowed from Unferth.
4. When Beowulf enters the mere Grendel’s mother reaches out and pulls him under with her claws. She pulls him far enough down so that other sea monsters will not interfere with their fight.
5. When Beowulf uses the sword it is unable to cut Grendel’s mother and she remains unscathed.
6. Beowulf is protected from Grendel’s Mother largely due to his armor. To combat her attacks he uses his bare hands to break free.
7. In battle, Beowulf sees the sword of Eoten’s and uses it to slay Grendel’s mother. He then proceeds to cut off her head and a bring it back with him. The sword is melted because of the monster’s blood.
8. The men had been mourning before Beowulf returned because they thought he had failed below. The men rejoiced at the sight of their hero.
Further Celebration at Heorot (lines 1651-1798, pg. 68-71) (HANNAH)
1. Beowulf gives Hrothgar the hilt of his sword as a symbol of his victory.
2. Hrothgar praises Beowulf but tells him that in order to be successful he needs to be a fair ruler and give wealth to the worthy. He tells the story of Heremod who was a cruel ruler who soon lost the support of his followers. The king was murdered by his people. Hrothgar urges Beowulf to not follow in his footsteps.
3. Beowulf returns Unfeth’s sword, Hrunting.
Beowulf Returns Home (Zach)
3.Beowulf reports to Hygelac that Hrothgar may marry his daughter Freawaru to Ingeld. Why does he plan to do that? What does Beowulf expect the result will be? (Remember the Finn story, lines 1070-1158.) How does Beowulf think the peace will be broken? Is this the type of report we expected from the hero Beowulf, or are we seeing a new side of him?
- Beowulf plans to do this because he wants Hygelac to be aware that Ingeld and Dane may turn against Geat. Beowulf expects the result to be bad because he thinks the peace will be broken by someone bringing up the old violence and feud. Over time with everything he has been through, Beowulf has become focused, confident, and gained courage.
4.How does Beowulf report about his own adventures? Does he report accurately?
- Beowulf reports that his adventures are accurate for the most part, but at times he exaggerates a little.
5.What does Beowulf do with the treasure he was given? What does Hygelac give him?
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5. When Beowulf uses the sword it is unable to cut Grendel’s mother and she remains unscathed.
6. Beowulf is protected from Grendel’s Mother largely due to his armor. To combat her attacks he uses his bare hands to break free.
7. In battle, Beowulf sees the sword of Eoten’s and uses it to slay Grendel’s mother. He then proceeds to cut off her head and a bring it back with him. The sword is melted because of the monster’s blood.
8. The men had been mourning before Beowulf returned because they thought he had failed below. The men rejoiced at the sight of their hero.
Further Celebration at Heorot (lines 1651-1798, pg. 68-71) (HANNAH)
1. Beowulf gives Hrothgar the hilt of his sword as a symbol of his victory.
2. Hrothgar praises Beowulf but tells him that in order to be successful he needs to be a fair ruler and give wealth to the worthy. He tells the story of Heremod who was a cruel ruler who soon lost the support of his followers. The king was murdered by his people. Hrothgar urges Beowulf to not follow in his footsteps.
3. Beowulf returns Unfeth’s sword, Hrunting.
Beowulf Returns Home (Zach)
3.Beowulf reports to Hygelac that Hrothgar may marry his daughter Freawaru to Ingeld. Why does he plan to do that? What does Beowulf expect the result will be? (Remember the Finn story, lines 1070-1158.) How does Beowulf think the peace will be broken? Is this the type of report we expected from the hero Beowulf, or are we seeing a new side of him?
- Beowulf plans to do this because he wants Hygelac to be aware that Ingeld and Dane may turn against Geat. Beowulf expects the result to be bad because he thinks the peace will be broken by someone bringing up the old violence and feud. Over time with everything he has been through, Beowulf has become focused, confident, and gained courage.
4.How does Beowulf report about his own adventures? Does he report accurately?
- Beowulf reports that his adventures are accurate for the most part, but at times he exaggerates a little.
5.What does Beowulf do with the treasure he was given? What does Hygelac give him?
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Beowulf, out of respect, gives the treasure to Hygelac. In return Hgelac gives him a jeweled sword, 7000 hides, land, a hall, and a throne.
The Dragon Wakes (Zach)1.How much later does Part 2 take place? What kings have died in the meanwhile? What danger now exists?
- Part 2 takes place 50 years later. The kings that have died in the meanwhile are Hygelac and Heardred. Danger now exists and it is a dragon.
2.Why is the dragon angry? Why did the man take a cup? How did the treasure come to be there in the first place?
- The dragon is angry because a thief stole a goblet from the treasure trove the dragon was guarding. The treasure got there because an ancient race that was doomed to perish began to bury their treasures there, and the dragon found it.
3.What did the dragon destroy that evening?
- The dragon came out to attack Geat people and destroyed their properties.
4.Why does Beowulf think his home was burnt? Why does he order a new shield? How will he fight this battle? What will happen to him?
- He thinks his house got burnt because he did something that displeased the gods. He orders a new shield that cannot be burned by the dragon. He ends up fighting the battle without a sword or shield, but he is bringing men with him. He is confident about this battle.
5.How did Hygelac die? (The description in lines 2354-2379 begins one of several versions of Geatish history and Hygelac's death we will get.) What did Beowulf do after Hygelac's death? What happened when he returned home? Did he accept Hygd's offer to become king?
- Hygelac died in Friesland during a battle by a Frankish king. Beowulf killed the Frankish king because he killed Hygelac. When Beowulf returned home Hygd offered him to be king, but he refused out of respect for his younger cousin.
6.What happened to Hygelac's son Heardred? (That's the story in lines 2380-2390.) How did Beowulf plan to revenge Heardred's death (lines 2391-2396)
- He was killed in battle against the Swedes. He helps Eagils kill Onela, the Swedish king.
7.How many men accompany Beowulf as he goes to meet the dragon?
- Twelve men including himself went with him to meet the dragon.
8.What happened to Hygelac's oldest brother Herebeald? Who killed him? What did this do to his father King Hrethel? What happened between the Swedes and Geats after Hrethel's death? What happened to Haethcyn? How did Beowulf revenge Hygelac's death?
- Herebeald was killed by accident by the Haethcyn with an arrow. His father died for grief over his sons death. Battles broke out between the Swedish and Geats after Herebeald's death. Haethcynwas killed during battle. Beowulf got his revenge for Hygelac's death by killing Dayraven, a Frankish warrior.
Beowolf Attacks the Dragon (Me)
1. What did Beowolf tell his companions to do?
- Beowolf told them to stay back, and let him kill the dragon.
2. What happens the first time Beowulf and the dragon fight? What do his companions do? How is Wiglaf different? What does he tell the others? What does he then do?
-The first time Beowolf and the dragon fight, Beowolf gets hurt. All of his companions fled except for Wiglaf. He is different because he actually kept the promise they had all made by being brave when their leader needed them, and he tells the others this. He then helps Beowolf defeat the dragon.
3.What happens the second time Beowulf meets the dragon? What happens to Beowulf? Who kills the dragon?
-The dragon bites Beowolf's neck, and he dies. Wiglaf kills the dragon.
4.What does the dying Beowulf ask Wiglaf to do? What happens when Beowulf sees the gold? How does Beowulf want to be buried?
-Beowolf asks Wiglaf to go into the cave and see what treasure he earned. When he sees the gold, he gives his golden necklace, his helmet, rings etc. to Wiglaf. He asks to be buried right where the dragon was killed.
Beowolf's Funeral (Me)
1.What happens when the companions return? What does Wiglaf say to him? What does he expect will happen in the future?
-Wiglaf is angry at them for not helping in a time of need. He believes that the Geats will get destroyed.
2.What does the messenger tell the city? (This passage, lines 2900-3027, is the third account of the history of the Geats and the death of Hygelac. These are the enemies that will attack the Geats when they learn of Beowulf's death.) What happened overnight in Ravenswood after Ongentheow killed Haethcyn? What happened the next morning? What happened to Ongentheow? What does the messenger say to do with the gold? What is the final image (animal) of the messenger's speech?
- The messenger announces the news of Beowolf's death. The messenger states that the treasure was cursed, and that Beowolf was never greedy. The last image is of the Dragon.
3. What does Wiglaf tell the crowd that comes to see the dragon and Beowulf?
-Wiglaf tells the crowd about Beowolf's incredible fighting skills.
4.What happens to the dragon?
- They pushed the dragon over the cliff, thinking that it didn't deserve to be buried.
5.What happens during and after the funeral celebration?
-The crowd celebrates Beowolf's accomplishments, but are also very sad about his death.
6.What did the Geats say about Beowulf in the last three lines of the poem? Are these the terms one would expect to be used to describe a military hero?
-They said that no better king had lived who is deserving of praise. Yes, because military heroes need to be brave because they put their life in danger for us.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
The Right to Your Opinion Notes
- Interdependence: authority relationship between individuals'
- Limbic: emotional part of the brain that takes over when flustered
- Schema: routine of thinking
- you don't have the rights you think you do
- opinions need evidence to be credible
- I am entitled to my own opinion, but I don't have the right to expect my opponent to change their's
- Interdependence: authority relationship between individuals'
- Limbic: emotional part of the brain that takes over when flustered
- Schema: routine of thinking
- you don't have the rights you think you do
- opinions need evidence to be credible
- I am entitled to my own opinion, but I don't have the right to expect my opponent to change their's
Monday, August 19, 2013
Reflections on Week 1
1. I think the speaking up in class will affect my participation the most. In a positive way, I think that having others blogs right there in front of me will help, because I can see their view and opinions on something that I am confused about. Also, since piers can look at my blog I can receive feedback from them to help me grow.
2. I can't think of one exact "best learning experience" but I think the ones that are unexpected are the best ones. I think you are more affected by the unexpected and therefore you get more out of it.
3. I am most excited and nervous about applying for colleges and scholarships because I know I will get the help I need to complete the applications but I know it will be extremely stressful. And lastly, I am really excited about reading books I want to read, because I love reading just not the books I'm forced to read. When I have to read something and takes notes I don't get much out of it because it feels like a chore.
1. I think the speaking up in class will affect my participation the most. In a positive way, I think that having others blogs right there in front of me will help, because I can see their view and opinions on something that I am confused about. Also, since piers can look at my blog I can receive feedback from them to help me grow.
2. I can't think of one exact "best learning experience" but I think the ones that are unexpected are the best ones. I think you are more affected by the unexpected and therefore you get more out of it.
3. I am most excited and nervous about applying for colleges and scholarships because I know I will get the help I need to complete the applications but I know it will be extremely stressful. And lastly, I am really excited about reading books I want to read, because I love reading just not the books I'm forced to read. When I have to read something and takes notes I don't get much out of it because it feels like a chore.
Vocabulary #1
adumbrate- to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
The student adumbrated the picture he was going to draw for the chalk festival.
apotheosis- the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god.
His apotheosis has led to great things.
ascetic- a person who dedicates his or her life to a pursuit of contemplative ideals and practices extreme self-denial or self-mortification for religious reasons.
She became a very famous ascetic, with a lot of fans.
bauble- a showy, usually cheap, ornament; trinket; gewgaw.
The bauble on the tree shattered.
beguile- to take away from by cheating or deceiving.
Since the little girl didn't understand the situation, the older children beguiled her into it.
burgeon- to begin to grow, as a bud; put forth buds, shoots.
The flower burgeoned as the weather got warmer.
complement- something that completes or makes perfect.
The curtains complemented the paint in her new room.
contumacious- stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient.
The kid I was watching was contumacious.
curmudgeon- a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person.
Her boss was a curmudgeon.
didactic- teaching or intending to teach a moral lesson.
The job required teaching experience and didactic skills.
disingenuous- lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely
The jury found the arguments to be disingenuous and found her guilty.
exculpate- to clear from a charge of guilt or fault; free from blame; vindicate.
The one who committed the crime turned themselves in, so she was exculpated.
faux pas- a slip or blunder in etiquette, manners, or conduct; an embarrassing social blunder or indiscretion
He made a serious faux pas by joking about her family.
fulminate- to explode with a loud noise; detonate
The bomb fulminated in the quiet room.
.fustian- a stout fabric of cotton and flax
The shirt she bought was fustian.
hauteur- haughty manner or spirit; arrogance.
His manner was hauteur.
inhibit- to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check.
The guard inhibited the people from entering.
jeremiad- a prolonged lamentation or mournful complaint.
The jeremiad took its place in the subject.
opportunist- a person who practices opportunism, or the policy of adapting actions, decisions, etc., to effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles
She was an opportunist, always trying to get ahead.
unconscionable- not guided by conscience; unscrupulous.
To him, it was unconscionable to use unfair tactics to get ahead.
1987 AP exam essay #2
*My first try on this essay somehow manage to completely disappear,
so I rewrote it and I will admit that this is not nearly as good as the first
but it is better than nothing, right?
The novel “Pride and Prejudice” by
Jane Austen seems to advocate the social attitudes and traditions. The novel
shows that Jane Austen was trying to alter the class identity of women in the
18th century. The reader sees that Elizabeth Bennett’s views on
marriage are much different than the other women characters in the novel. She bases
marriage off of love while the other women, like Mrs. Bennett are based off of
reputation and wealth.
Jane Austen uses the character
Elizabeth to modify the social traditions of women in the 18th
century. Typically, women are dependent on their husband so they choose the men
they marry based on their wealth and success. Reputation also played a big role
in this society. Elizabeth’s character rebels against these classic standards.
She refuses Mr. Collins marriage proposal because she did not love him. This
causes great uproar and her mother is furious. She eventually marries Mr. Darcy
who has a bad reputation, but she does truly love him and that is all that
matters for her. While on the other hand, her friend, Charlotte, accepts Mr. Collins
marriage proposal because she believes that he will provide for her and he
needs a wife.
Austen also uses characterization
to emphasize Elizabeth’s differences from the other females in “Pride and
Prejudice.” The reader learns on the opening pages of the novel that Mrs.
Bennett wishes for all of her daughters to marry a wealthy man that will
provide for them. Mrs. Bennett’s materialism shapes Elizabeth’s character into
one that admirable. Austen exaggerates Mrs. Bennett’s character to highlight
the positive qualities of Elizabeth’s.
Changes in social attitudes are
supported in the novel “Pride and Prejudice.” Austen used characterization to
alter the usual traditions of the 18th century into what she desired
and believed in.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Montaigne/Austen Essay
It is
incredible to see how authors from two completely different time periods can
have so much in common. David Foster Wallace said, “What goes on inside is just
too fast and huge and all interconnected for words to do more than barely
sketch the outlines of at most one tiny little part of it at any given instant.”
The writings of Michel de Montaigne both support and contradict this quote. In his
book of essays, Montaigne follows what his mind is thinking about jumping from
topic to topic with no given lay out, and is able to write a lot of it down but
not all of it. Jane Austen, the author of “Pride and Prejudice,” is also known for her unique style. Although
both authors have similarities, her writing is easier to follow because of the
clear plot.
Montaigne
and Austen have more differences than similarities. Montaigne’s essays jumped
from topic to topic and it is clear that his style is stream-of-consciousness. His
goal was to touch on as many subjects from liars to thumbs. His essays were
extremely opinionated and he was not afraid to say what he thought. Like I said
above, I believe Montaigne’s writing style proves Wallace’s quote wrong. However,
his essays begin in one place and end up on a completely different side and end
abruptly, shows that he wasn’t able to capture everything thought that ran
through his head. In Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” the novel is written
much more clearly with a well written chronological plot, climax and
conclusion. Austen’s novel is also filled with dialogue whereas in Montaigne’s
essays it is seen only a few times.
Although
Montaigne and Austen’s styles seem to have more differences they do have a few
similarities. I think both authors were trying to understand humans and then
try and shape them into their own ways. Montaigne’s essays are very opinionated
almost as if he is trying to convince the reader to follow his views. Austen,
in her novel, twists the way women choose men for marriage with Jane’s
character. Both of these authors show self-expression in their works by using
their different styles.
Michel
de Montaigne and Jane Austen are very different writers. Montaigne used
stream-of-consciousness technique to write his nonfiction essays. Austen wrote
a well laid-out novel with a plot and dialogue. Both were very different
writers but were able to effectively get their points across to the reader.
Friday, August 16, 2013
1987 AP Exam - Notes
Overall, I felt like multiple choice was the most difficult for me and it always has been. I struggle with reading the selection, processing it enough and then answering the in depth questions that follow, especially in a certain amount of time. I also had a difficult time with the vocabulary. I feel like I did much better on the two essays that were given. With the essays, I feel like you are given more freedom and you can do your own thing and still get a decent score whereas with the multiple choice you are either right or wrong. I do know, however, that there can be much improvement with my essays. I feel like with more practice during the year I will be able to tackle the AP test in May.
Overall, I felt like multiple choice was the most difficult for me and it always has been. I struggle with reading the selection, processing it enough and then answering the in depth questions that follow, especially in a certain amount of time. I also had a difficult time with the vocabulary. I feel like I did much better on the two essays that were given. With the essays, I feel like you are given more freedom and you can do your own thing and still get a decent score whereas with the multiple choice you are either right or wrong. I do know, however, that there can be much improvement with my essays. I feel like with more practice during the year I will be able to tackle the AP test in May.
1987 AP English Exam – Essay Question #1
With
every year that passes, life seems to get busier and busier. The simple
everyday tasks seem to layer on more and more and the days go on. George Eliot
believes that the idea of leisure has lost its place in her day to day society.
By comparing her society to “old leisure” she attempts to convey that
innovation is not necessarily ideal. On one hand, Eliot describes the peaceful
life of the “old leisure” past and on the other, the modernism of her time.
George Eliot relies on the peaceful
and serene side of “old leisure” to support her vision. She comments on the “pleasant
seats and homesteads” and the “scenting of apricots” to draw the reader in on
what she believes. The diction she uses creates a sense of desire in the
reader. Even if the reader is not aware of the scene Eliot describes, they have
heard of the stereotypical picture of “old leisure.” The simple leisure reveals
that “old leisure” didn’t rely on complicated processes to find their happiness.
And by depicting this idea of “old leisure”, Eliot accomplishes her goal of
convincing the readers.
George Eliot uses salesman tactics
to prove her point to the reader. In the preceding paragraph the reader saw
that she described “old leisure” and simple and peaceful. And in the selection,
Eliot shows only the disadvantages and negatives of her society. She uses words
like “rush” and “scientific theorizing” to contrast her portrayal of “old
leisure.” These examples prove that modern life is fast paced and busy and
therefore leisure is not seen in her society.
In Conclusion, Eliot is able to
prove her argument in favor of “old leisure.” She is able to do this through
her use of diction and salesman tactics creating “old leisure” as the ideal
option.
1987 AP Exam: Multiple Choice
* (incorrect)
1. C
2. B*
3. C
4. E
5. D
6. D
7. D*
8. B
9. E
10. C
11. D
12. B
13. A*
14. C
15. C*
16. E*
17. C
18. E
19. A
20. B
21. A*
22. D*
23. C*
24. A
25. B*
26. E
27. A*
28. C
29. A
30. D*
31. D
32. B
33. A*
34. C*
35. E
36. E
37. E*
38. D
39. A*
40. C
41. B*
42. A
43. B
44. E
45. E*
46. B
47. B
48. A
49. A*
50. D
51. C
52. D*
53. E
54. B
55. C*
56. C*
57. C
58. D
59. C*
60. D*
61. E
* (incorrect)
1. C
2. B*
3. C
4. E
5. D
6. D
7. D*
8. B
9. E
10. C
11. D
12. B
13. A*
14. C
15. C*
16. E*
17. C
18. E
19. A
20. B
21. A*
22. D*
23. C*
24. A
25. B*
26. E
27. A*
28. C
29. A
30. D*
31. D
32. B
33. A*
34. C*
35. E
36. E
37. E*
38. D
39. A*
40. C
41. B*
42. A
43. B
44. E
45. E*
46. B
47. B
48. A
49. A*
50. D
51. C
52. D*
53. E
54. B
55. C*
56. C*
57. C
58. D
59. C*
60. D*
61. E
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Poetry #1
1. This commercial comes from the poem "The Laughing Heart" by Charles Bukowski.
2. The use of this poem is ironic because its saying to be independent and live "your life" how you want it and not submit to things others are involved in, yet they want you to buy their jeans just like the people wearing them in the commercial.
3. Yes, the poem does reflect the reputation of the author. Charles Bukowski used his poetry to depict the corrupted urban life and oppressed society. He uses his poetry to speak to individuals. In this particular poem he tells the individual to remain hopeful and so what they want in their own life.
4. I found the answers for #1 and #3 on Google of course. I typed in part of the commercial and the poem popped up. For question 3, I typed in Charles Bukowski and found some information on his life and poetry.
1. This commercial comes from the poem "The Laughing Heart" by Charles Bukowski.
2. The use of this poem is ironic because its saying to be independent and live "your life" how you want it and not submit to things others are involved in, yet they want you to buy their jeans just like the people wearing them in the commercial.
3. Yes, the poem does reflect the reputation of the author. Charles Bukowski used his poetry to depict the corrupted urban life and oppressed society. He uses his poetry to speak to individuals. In this particular poem he tells the individual to remain hopeful and so what they want in their own life.
4. I found the answers for #1 and #3 on Google of course. I typed in part of the commercial and the poem popped up. For question 3, I typed in Charles Bukowski and found some information on his life and poetry.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Essay Assignment #1
Exile
Edward Said wrote that “Exile
is strangely compelling to think about but terrible to experience.” He then
continued on to say that exile can become a “potent, even enriching”
experience. In The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, this saying
is displayed impeccably. From Leah Price’s point of view we see her excitement
about living in the Congo, but as the story unfolds we see her feelings change
as she actually lives and experiences it. However, as the novel begins to end
we see her life married to Anatole become this “enriching” experience Said had
written about.
In the beginning of the novel, The
Poisonwood Bible, we are introduced to Leah. She shares with the reader
that the objects they carry to the Congo have become a burden. Nevertheless, we
see from the start her optimistic view about her family’s mission to the Congo
and her undeniable likeness of her father’s views that they are carrying out
God’s works by bringing enlightenment to the natives. During the first few days
of being in the Congo, we see Leah actions follow what she said earlier in the
novel. While the other girls help their mother set up the house, Leah follows
after her father and watches him plant a “demonstration garden.” During this
event in the book, we see Leah’s longing to follow in her father’s footsteps. During
the earlier part of The Poisonwood Bible, Leah seems to be the only one of the
five Price women who has yet to make a negative remark about their life in the
Congo. This optimistic characteristic displays this overwhelming interest at
the thought of exile.
However, as we read deeper into
the novel, the reader sees Leah’s views of the Congo begin to change. With her
observations in Kilanga and Leopoldville, her eye-opening discussion with Anatole
and the discovery of orders to kill Lumumba, Leah reaches her breaking point. We
see that she is finally convinced that her and her family are going to die and
no longer feels the need to follow her father and believe in something that she
can’t truly believe anymore. This event in the novel therefore proves the point
Said was talking about saying that “exile is terrible to experience.”
After
the hardship Leah experienced in the Congo, things begin to turn around. She
chooses to stay behind and marry Anatole. They have three sons and move to
Angola where Leah teaches classes in nutrition, sanitation, and soybeans. The reader
sees that this “exile” Leah went through has now become an enriching
experience. In conclusion, it can be proven that exile can be both a positive
and negative experience.
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