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01 The History Of The British Isles
1. Journal: From the fierce, doomed Anglo-Saxon warrior Beowulf to King Arthur and his loyal knights, bound by their code of chivalry, early British literature shows a deep fascination with the hero as the embodiment of society’s highest ideals. As these ideals have shifted, the image of the hero has changed too. What do you believe are the qualities of a true hero? Do you have any heroes who live up to this ideal? Describe them. English IV Mr. Gilliand
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8. Beowulf British History Captured in Literature British History Captured in Literature • Originally a Viking story • Oral Traditions • Didactic: Meant to teach • Christian Influence/Overlap. Why? • Our manuscript is 1000 years old
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